Living in Faith, Scripture Lessons, Scripture verses

10 Bible verses about God hearing our cry

Sometimes when life is hard, it might take a while for us to open up to other people. But in the meantime, we can say (or cry or yell) anything we want to God. These Bible verses remind us that God hears us — and He can handle anything we say.

Book Love, Book Review, Christian non-fiction, Living in Faith

Helping widows find hope despite the hardship

I would never say that being widowed and adjusting to life afterwards is easy. But now I feel like I have a tiny bit more understanding for what those women go through, thanks to reading Hope for Widows: Reflections on Mourning, Living, and Change by Marilyn Nutter. Read my review.

Living in Faith, Scripture Lessons, Scripture verses, What I've Learned Lately

God is our hope, even in the darkness

Two verses tucked into the Old Testament book of Micah reminded me that there’s always a glimmer of light to be found, even on the darkest days.

Christian non-fiction, Living in Faith

Finding hope in dark places

Some days seem like all sunshine and roses. Other days … not so much. When you need a reminder of where our true hope is found, download the fall issue of Refresh magazine and read how hope shines in dark places (including my article, “Nightmare Prayers”).