Do you find it hard each year to know what to say when Veteran’s Day rolls around? My eyes well up with tears, and my heart overflows with gratitude for our freedom, yet I begin to fumble with my words. A mere “Thank you for your service” seems so inadequate.” After all, the cost was…
What does life look like after war for our soldiers? Today we have a guest, Liz Pekler, shedding light on what a soldier’s journey back home might entail. She points out in her article their suffering doesn’t always end when their deployment is finished. This post includes some significant lifestyle changes to help treat PTSD…
Do you treat each day as a gift or take it for granted? I do a little of both. Sometimes I rush to start my day and forget how blessed I am. Other times I recognize and cherish the gift of a new day. When I have a challenging day, I can hardly wait to…
Are you sure God is near to you? Maybe you have been disappointed with God and built a great big wall. You no longer feel his presence, so you wonder—will God become frustrated with me in my stubbornness and abandon me?
Find out what sparked interest on the Blog at “Embracing the Unexpected” for the third quarter of 2018. Below you will discover the top viewed posts, articles with the most shares, places where we had the most comments, as well as our top viewed guest post.
Is it hard for you to trust God in a season of waiting? Many times, we grow frustrated with God’s timing which can lead to doubts as to whether he cares about us. Today, our guest, Leslie, shares some insights on putting our trust in the Lord. It indeed can make our season of waiting…
At first glance, one might think the question, “Do you want to be happy?” to be absurd. After all, doesn’t everyone want happiness? However, if you genuinely desire happiness you must choose to work towards it and avoid the pitfall of unhappiness?
Do you load your schedule so tight you barely have time to breathe? Are you always rushing around feeling like you don’t have enough time to get your to-do list done? I am guilty and probably will forever struggle to some degree. However, a few years back, a painful experience taught me a vital lesson…
Does the mere mention of the upcoming holidays cause you to gasp for air, sweat profusely, or wish the season was over before it begins? Maybe you know upfront the holidays will be a struggle, which makes it hard to look forward to them. However, understanding what helps can make a world of difference. As…
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