Beauty
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
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
February 12, 2020
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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
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
December 31, 2019
Admire
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
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
December 3, 2019
Rest
Quiet, dear heart (God is with you)
If you’re like me, your calendar was hemorrhaging long before the holidays showed up. In fact, the pace we keep is a cultural phenomenon of
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 17, 2019
Singleness
That Beautiful Arduous Hill (reflections on singleness)
Singleness is a long hike up a steep hill. Chances are, you’re either on the hike yourself or you know someone who is. Everyone has
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
October 4, 2019
Hope
Home
I’ve moved fifteen times in fourteen years, and here I am again—purging bedrooms and packing cardboard boxes. Pretty sure I could do this in my
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
July 4, 2019
Beauty
Suffering’s Invitation
I remember the first time I visited the White House. I admired it from behind its wrought-iron fence, a tourist with a camera. The second
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
April 18, 2019
Beauty
The good news about bad news
In the past decade, going to the doctor has felt a bit like guzzling apple cider vinegar while walking barefoot on hot coals. Not exactly
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
March 31, 2019
Cancer
Of cancer, gifts, and gratitude
Yesterday felt heavy and strange as we closed the door on 2018. What a year. Twelve months ago today, I was recovering from the first
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 1, 2019
Beauty
Love List
At the risk of sounding morbid—I hope I’m buried with this Love List someday. I was 20 years old when I compiled this collection of
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
September 22, 2018
Author: Colleen Elisabeth Chao
Beauty
The Woman in the Mirror
The Woman in the Mirror tells me I’m almost 44. Which is crazy because just
February 12, 2020
Admire
December 31, 2019
Admire
Meditation for Advent
Think of that wonderful truth that God came here in human flesh and blood, and…died
December 3, 2019
Rest
Quiet, dear heart (God is with you)
If you’re like me, your calendar was hemorrhaging long before the holidays showed up. In
November 17, 2019
Singleness
That Beautiful Arduous Hill (reflections on singleness)
Singleness is a long hike up a steep hill. Chances are, you’re either on the
October 4, 2019
Hope
Home
I’ve moved fifteen times in fourteen years, and here I am again—purging bedrooms and packing
July 4, 2019
Beauty
Suffering’s Invitation
I remember the first time I visited the White House. I admired it from behind
April 18, 2019
Beauty
The good news about bad news
In the past decade, going to the doctor has felt a bit like guzzling apple
March 31, 2019
Cancer
Of cancer, gifts, and gratitude
Yesterday felt heavy and strange as we closed the door on 2018. What a year.
January 1, 2019
Beauty
Love List
At the risk of sounding morbid—I hope I’m buried with this Love List someday. I
September 22, 2018
