When Words Hurt… Or Help

My First Challenger The summer after graduating high school, I attended “EYE ‘96,” the “Episcopal Youth Event” in Indiana, with about 60 other teens from Massachusetts. My dorm roommate Rachel and I hit it off right away; after a few days together, she said, “Holly, I’ve been listening to you, and you obviously have a … Continue reading When Words Hurt… Or Help

The Purpose of Suffering

A few months ago, I was pulling out of my driveway to bring my son to school, and I felt an impression on my heart that God was saying, “Someone is going to run a red light today.” Suddenly my spirit was alert and paying close attention to my surroundings as I drove. When I … Continue reading The Purpose of Suffering

Holding Onto Hope: How To

Is there something you have been hoping God would bring about for a long time? Something that you’ve kept close to your heart, prayed for time and again, even begged for—all the while believing God heard you and was at work behind the scenes to bring it to pass. Seven years ago I visited a … Continue reading Holding Onto Hope: How To