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The Woman in the Mirror
The Woman in the Mirror tells me I’m almost 44. Which is crazy because just yesterday I was 33. And the day before that I
The gift of cancer
Four months ago I found a lump in my breast. And the Spirit clearly said, “This lump is a gift.” ~ ~ ~ This summer
God is with me in my panic attack
I was 25 years old when I scored my dream job—working as an editor on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. After growing up in California, I
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Dear Younger Self
Dear Younger Self—I know it’s cliché,But I would go back if I couldTo say: Make yourself small,Don’t resent being weak—Humility before GodWill set you free.
Our cancer journey
If you know me, you’ve heard me say again and again, “Cancer doesn’t have the corner on the market of suffering.” Nor does cancer define
Merciful undoing
September 29, 2006 You use pain so wisely,With infinite care,Knowing right whereTo push and pull and tearAnd break and burnUntil I’ve finally learnedWith all my
Cancer Updates 2022
As I did in 2021, I’m posting some of the email updates I send to friends and family. I typically edit these down a bit
Cancer Updates 2021
Dear readers, Below is a collection of emails I’ve sent to friends regarding my second, and terminal, cancer diagnosis. I’ve edited out the more personal
Three years ago today
Three years ago today, my phone rang with terrible news. My doctor’s office called to inform me they finally had the results of my three-and-a-half
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Date at dawn
I penned this almost eight years ago in the midst of a desperate season, when I was hungry for the Word and a quiet space
Thoughts on marriage (just 3 years in)
Eddie and I will be married three years next month. We’re still newbies, wet behind the ears. But more than one friend of mine has
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Becoming Elisabeth Elliot (Book Review)
When I was a child, my mother passed along to me a deep appreciation for the life story and writings of Elisabeth Elliot. As a
Our Favorite Children’s Books & Stories
What is it about a good story? Kate DiCamillo said it best in The Tale of Despereaux: “Why would you save me?” Despereaux asked. “Have
A book like Amos (for a year like 2020)
What if tomorrow, one person could rise up and speak peace into the chaos of our world, healing into the brokenness? What if one voice
When Depression comes knocking
He could find his way to my doorstep blindfolded. He always takes the same route—by way of prolonged physical illness, sustained stress, or painful loss.
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Words of wisdom
May the wisdom and hope of these dear saints encourage your hearts as they have mine. We may live in a dark world, but his
Everything my heart craves
Before the foundations of the world were laid, you saw me and knew me and knew my days. You had already determined the era of
Benediction
As the new year dawns, none of us has any idea what lies ahead. Many of our days will unfold quite differently from how we’ve
Meditation for Advent
Think of that wonderful truth that God came here in human flesh and blood, and…died a cruel death upon the tree. Turn that over and
