When You’re Afraid to Get Your Hopes Up

When You’re Afraid to Get Your Hopes Up

Unbelief whispers that if we don’t expect too much, we won’t be disappointed. But what it doesn’t tell us is that if we don’t expect anything, we reduce the likelihood that we’ll receive anything. In other words, by choosing not have an expectant outlook, we often miss out on good things…

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5 Ways to Hold on to Hope in the Midst of Disappointment

 5 Ways to Hold on to Hope in the Midst of Disappointment

Last year was the year of delayed dreams and disappointed hopes.

We suffered sadness and setbacks, and as we move into 2021, I think we're all hoping for better days ahead. Yet, as eager as we are to leave the struggles of 2020 behind, it's easy to feel the discouragement of past months creeping back in—especially in light of current events…

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Is The Coronavirus Making You Feel Afraid Of The Future? Calm Your Fears With This Truth.

Is The Coronavirus Making You Feel Afraid Of The Future? Calm Your Fears With This Truth.

During this crazy season of the coronavirus outbreak, I think we’re all asking some variation of the same question: What does the future hold?

We're wondering how long this pandemic—and the mandated social distancing—will last. We're wondering what will happen if we or our loved ones get sick. Many are wondering how long they will be out of work and how they will pay the bills. Together we're wondering: What’s going to happen next?

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When Your Dream Becomes a Disappointment: 5 Ways to Hold on to Hope in the New Year

When Your Dream Becomes a Disappointment: 5 Ways to Hold on to Hope in the New Year

The New Year always feels like a fresh start--a chance to dream big, make plans, and push forward in goals. But I know it can also be a tough time. Maybe from where you're sitting, the future doesn't look so bright and beautiful. Maybe you're facing fears about what's to come or disappointment about what didn't happen in this past year…

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Holding on to Hope when Your New Year is Dogged by Disappointment

Holding on to Hope when Your New Year is Dogged by Disappointment

I hope your New Year is off to a great start!

I feel like I’ve been in a post-Christmas whirlwind, but I think I’m finding my way back to a more normal rhythm. :)

This week, instead of my normal blog post, I’m sharing an article I wrote that was published in my local newspaper…

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