Grief
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
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
October 4, 2020
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Category: Waiting
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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
Singleness
Because you’re 40 today
We met when we were gangly 8- and 9-year-old girls. Our small church and a mutual love for rollerskating were the only bonds we needed to
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
June 11, 2017
Love
Choosing love (when you’re falling in love)
Seven years ago I sat in a coffee shop, looking across the table at a handsome man named Eddie. He was not quite a stranger
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
December 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
Grieve
When the holidays are hard
I was 31 and it was Christmas Eve when we had The Talk. Everyone thought we were the perfect match. So even though I put on a
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
November 23, 2014
Grief
Are you weary of waiting on the Lord?
I bet you’re waiting for something right now. And I don’t mean the traffic light to change or the water pot to boil. I mean,
Colleen Elisabeth Chao
September 2, 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
Category: Waiting
Grief
Becoming Elisabeth Elliot (Book Review)
When I was a child, my mother passed along to me a deep appreciation for
October 4, 2020
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
Singleness
Because you’re 40 today
We met when we were gangly 8- and 9-year-old girls. Our small church and a mutual
June 11, 2017
Love
Choosing love (when you’re falling in love)
Seven years ago I sat in a coffee shop, looking across the table at a
December 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
Grieve
When the holidays are hard
I was 31 and it was Christmas Eve when we had The Talk. Everyone thought we were
November 23, 2014
Grief
Are you weary of waiting on the Lord?
I bet you’re waiting for something right now. And I don’t mean the traffic light
September 2, 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
