When Words Hurt… Or Help

My First Challenger The summer after graduating high school, I attended β€œEYE β€˜96,” the β€œEpiscopal 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, β€œHolly, 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, β€œSomeone 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 forβ€”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