Feeling Forgotten

Getting a diagnosis and managing treatments and appointments is already overwhelming, but in the midst of a pandemic, it’s easy to feel even more isolated. Take heart with this encouragement to both ask for help courageously and steady yourself in hope and truth.

EncouragementMary Brantley MeadeJanuary 19, 2021When You Feel Alone, When You Feel Discouraged, When You Need HopeComment

A Light has Dawned (You are not Alone in the Dark)

Have you ever felt like your circumstances were too much to handle? Or like the weight of medical decisions or setbacks made it difficult to see hope in the moment? It’s okay if you feel like you’re in the dark of night or like your burden is too heavy or like you’re uncertain what the future holds. If you’re in a season where you’re struggling to find hope or you are ready for the Light to dawn on you, I believe Jesus is ready to embrace you.

EncouragementAndrew ThomasJune 2, 2020When You Feel Alone, When You Feel Discouraged, When You Need HopeComment

You Can Be Sad and Still Have Hope

Have you ever experienced hurt or sadness or heaviness that made it difficult to find hope? I’ve been here with my experience as a mother of a child with special needs. In my journey I’ve learned that lament is one way — without ignoring the sadness — to reach hope that you can stand firm on.

Take Heart: Courage and Faith for Today

The last ten days our world has turned upside down as sickness has swept the globe and impacted our own community. Andrew and I have friends and family overseas in Asia, and I was writing to one of them this morning about how wild it is to have this shared experience across nations and cultures. My voice here has been quiet as I have been processing it all, and if I am being honest, as I have been brokenhearted and mourning.

God is Here: Where is God When I Receive an Unexpected Diagnosis?

Facing an unexpected diagnosis can be scary and isolating, and it can be easy to wonder, "Where is God?" But these are also times when we can find hope and comfort. Read about how hope is found during one of these moments and discover some truths you can firmly stand on.