Wrestling Through: The Inconvenient Timing of the Hard, Painful Things
October 18, 2021By Marnie Hammar I sat there, my hands tucked under my thighs with restraint, as my preschooler studied the three colorful story cards in front of us. Each card depicted a simple scene, and his task was to put them in the correct order: An apple tree with red apples ready to pick. A boy in overalls picking a red apple. A boy sitting down to eat a red apple. I coached him. Which would happen first? Can the boy eat the apple before he picks it? Then what’s next? What comes last? Though it’s been years, I can still…
Wrestling Through Loss
By: Terri Prahl Even though I am no stranger to loss, watching the grief unfold in others still shocks me, dredging up deep, lingering questions. Why, Lord? How long, God? At some level, I already know. “In this world you…
The Well-Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles
Women/Christian Living/Discipleship
Holier Than Thou by Jackie Hill Perry
Christian non-fiction/Practical theology/Holiness of God
The Hard Good by Lisa Whittle
Christian Non-fiction/Grief and Loss/Forgiveness/Finding Hope in the Hard
James: The Steadfast Life
By: The Daily Grace Co. Bible Study book on the book of James. Christian living. Excellent resource broken down into short lessons over 7 weeks.
Wrestling Through: Living in the Tension of Pain and Hope
Guest post by Pamela Henkelman The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7 Lingering Pain I rose…
From Pack Mule to Reluctant Rider
Guest post excerpt from thesoftnever.com shared on September 15, 2021. For years, I had one rule when I went to amusement parks: NEVER go on the thrill-seeking, height-defying rides. Personally, I don’t like to feel terrified for the “fun” of it. Also, I have a propensity…
Wrestling Through: Moving through Fear and Anxiety Toward Greater Freedom and Faith in God
by Kelly Ann Snyder I have spent years struggling with generalized anxiety. From early childhood, well into adulthood. It wasn’t until shortly after turning 30 years old, after hitting rock bottom with anxiety and fear, that I finally surrendered my…
Wrestling Through: Clinging to Who God is When Life Leaves us Hanging
Guest Post by Rachel Schelb God is good, and He is able. I’ve heard this sentiment my entire life. I believe this to be true, but how do I have faith when things go wrong? I remember several years ago…
Wrestling Through: Even Mature Believers Face Struggles in their Faith
Wrestling Through Deep Loss and Grief My name is John Cox. I’m 73 years old and just happen to be Terri’s father. Terri asked me to write a short article on a time in my life when I was struggling. …