by Sara | Nov 23, 2018 | Book News & Recs, Uncategorized
For some reason, every time I put books on my Christmas list, no one thinks they count as good gifts and doesn’t get them. (I wonder if that means I should stop getting everyone else so many books for birthdays and holidays?) But I don’t understand. To me,...
by Sara | Nov 19, 2018 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Navigating Healing & Recovery
As you know, I’ve been in a season of healing from my long-term illness of the past few years. One of the things I’ve been reminded of is the need to continue the habits I used to survive spiritually while sick — even when I’m recovering. Like thankfulness. (Hey,...
by Sara | Nov 13, 2018 | Navigating Healing & Recovery
Dear Childhood Ignorance, How have you been? I know we haven’t talked recently. Sorry about that. I meant to keep in touch. Wanted to keep in touch. But you’re the one who left me. I didn’t want our relationship to end. Not really, as much as my young self imagined...
by Sara | Nov 5, 2018 | Guest Writers, Navigating Healing & Recovery
I used to think that when major events happened, time would not only heal, but the events eventually faded and that person would move on. But then, I had to experience my own struggle with life, healing, and the feeling of paralyzation. And that changed not only my...
by Sara | Oct 29, 2018 | Book News & Recs
Everything is against them. Born into slavery, Rapha is a Philistine who is almost twice as big as his Israelite masters. They find any excuse they can to beat him. When he is accused of murder, he runs off into the desert, planning to never return and hate all...
by Sara | Oct 22, 2018 | Guest Writers, Gut and Food
First, I’m sorry I missed last week (you didn’t notice, did you? XD I know how blog-reading works.) (Okay, if you did notice without my prompting though, send me a message and I’ll send you something free 😉 ), I promise I have good (ish) excuses....
by Sara | Oct 8, 2018 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Loving Someone With Health Challenges
Author’s note: This post was written just before Christmas in 2017, and was not posted until now. Please have compassion for the brain fog it seems to have been written in. 🙂 Reading it now, I have so much to add, but I pray that this may bless and encourage you...
by Sara | Oct 1, 2018 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Living With Health Challenges, Loving Someone With Health Challenges
It had been a rough afternoon and evening. I was exhausted and hurting, and I just wanted to text with my friend and process things out loud. I came online and asked how she was and she immediately cascaded me in things she was struggling with. Oh no! I gave her...
by Sara | Sep 25, 2018 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness
I never used to let anyone see me cry. Especially when it came to tears caused my non-physical hurts or struggles. I was in control of those emotions and I refused to be a weepy teenage girl. Nope nope nope. But then, I got sick. And though I still hid my tears in the...
by Sara | Sep 17, 2018 | Faith in God in Chronic Illness, Navigating Healing & Recovery
There are verses we use and see all the time. They are on notebooks, knick-knacks, and t-shirts. One of them is Joshua 1:9. It says, Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you...
