Community
Stories are light (in a dark world)
As summer draws to an end and school beckons us into our fall routine, I’m catching my breath a bit. The past few months have
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
August 6, 2016
ARTICLES BY COLLEEN CHAO
Category: Suffering
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Category: Suffering
Chronic illness
The gift of illness
I’m not in a wheelchair. I’m not on chemo. I’ve ended up in the hospital only two times, for brief outpatient visits. To see me,
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
June 17, 2016
Stories
Read biographies to strengthen your soul
This morning I woke up in a warm bed with a roof over my head. I took a hot shower, brewed a pot of coffee, and
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 26, 2016
Motherhood
Do the next thing: Wisdom from Elisabeth Elliot
As a young teen, I read her books and articles with a voracious appetite for her wisdom. When I was 20, I attended one of
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
June 16, 2015
Depression
When darkness seems to hide His face
**This article in no way intends to address the complex matters of mental health nor minimize the importance of modern medicine and psychiatric help that
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
December 9, 2014
Beauty
Life comes in seasons
If we could sit on a sunny patio and chat leisurely over iced coffees tomorrow, I’d want to ask you, “What’s the best part and
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
August 9, 2014
Community
To the barren one (on Mother’s Day)
This Sunday, you will not be far from my thoughts, dear one. With every fiber of your being you long to be a mom. You
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
May 17, 2014
Grief
Moriah {How Abraham worshiped}
He was old when the promise came, and it pierced through a lifetime of hope deferred. It was an unreasonable promise, laughable at best. (Both
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
January 12, 2014
Community
Suffering is not a competitive sport
Years ago, God gave me a simple mental image that helped me persevere through long years of singleness. I pictured a treasure chest where my
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
May 11, 2013
Singleness
Sex and the Single Girl
Imagine keeping a lion in a small cat-carrier . . . for years. Day after day, night after night, he roars, he eats (a lot).
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 9, 2010
Category: Suffering
Community
Stories are light (in a dark world)
As summer draws to an end and school beckons us into our fall routine, I’m
August 6, 2016
Chronic illness
The gift of illness
I’m not in a wheelchair. I’m not on chemo. I’ve ended up in the hospital
June 17, 2016
Stories
Read biographies to strengthen your soul
This morning I woke up in a warm bed with a roof over my head. I
January 26, 2016
Motherhood
Do the next thing: Wisdom from Elisabeth Elliot
As a young teen, I read her books and articles with a voracious appetite for
June 16, 2015
Depression
When darkness seems to hide His face
**This article in no way intends to address the complex matters of mental health nor
December 9, 2014
Beauty
Life comes in seasons
If we could sit on a sunny patio and chat leisurely over iced coffees tomorrow,
August 9, 2014
Community
To the barren one (on Mother’s Day)
This Sunday, you will not be far from my thoughts, dear one. With every fiber
May 17, 2014
Grief
Moriah {How Abraham worshiped}
He was old when the promise came, and it pierced through a lifetime of hope
January 12, 2014
Community
Suffering is not a competitive sport
Years ago, God gave me a simple mental image that helped me persevere through long
May 11, 2013
Singleness
Sex and the Single Girl
Imagine keeping a lion in a small cat-carrier . . . for years. Day after
November 9, 2010
