Tag: Sickness
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Theo Talk: The God of the Storm
There is a question that does not get asked nearly enough. Who commands the wind? We tend to think of storms as natural things—patterns of weather, collisions of pressure, movements of air that follow predictable laws. And in many ways, that is true. The world we live in is structured, ordered, and governed by systems…
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Life’s Lessons: The Storms That Draw Us In
There is a question I have found myself returning to more than once in my life, and it is not as simple as it first sounds. Why are we drawn to what can destroy us? It is a strange thing to admit, but I have always been fascinated by storms, and particularly tornadoes. Not in…
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Peace in the Storm: When Grief Is Complicated
People can look at a woman lying quietly beneath the trees and assume she is resting, when in truth she may be trying not to come apart. Amanda Sherrell There is a certain kind of grief that does not come dressed the way people expect it to. Sometimes grief comes as panic. Then sometimes it…
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🔔 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: When Hate Mocks the Song
“And in despair I bowed my head: ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said, ‘For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.’” There comes a moment in every person’s life when the weight of the world finally breaks through the outer shell we’ve tried so hard…
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A Descent Into Darkness
In 2018, my husband Dexter nearly lost his life to sepsis, a vicious infection that consumed him after a bout of Salmonella poisoning. What looked like a simple sickness became a nightmare, and as his body collapsed under the weight of the infection, his soul slipped into a place darker than words can carry. I…
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Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle While Still Enjoying Comfort Foods in the City
Over the last several years, my health has been slightly subpar due to tremendous amounts of stress—stress from work, everyday responsibilities, and most importantly, the heavy role of being a caregiver for my husband. That season took its toll on my body and mind in ways I could never have anticipated. By the time I…
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When Doctors Give Up — The Alarming State of Healthcare in the Southern U.S.
This morning I woke up with a heavy heart. My husband and I got ready, not for work or a pleasant outing, but to go and pray with a dear friend in the hospital. He’s been battling stage 4 liver and esophageal cancer since last year. Now, his doctors in Georgia have given up hope,…
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Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Aging, Understanding, and Hope
When you live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), every day can feel like a puzzle you weren’t given all the pieces to—especially when you’ve lived most of your life not knowing you even had it. For me, EDS isn’t just a diagnosis; it’s a life journey that has spanned four decades of unanswered questions, unexplained pain,…
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Finding Freedom and Peace Through Gratitude and Worship
In our fast-paced, often challenging lives, we’re sometimes tempted to let negativity, frustration, and even bitterness creep in. But choosing gratitude and worship in the face of trials can not only transform our outlook but also open the door for unexpected blessings. This isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s a truth supported by science, scripture, and…
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The Benefits of Gratitude While Waiting on Life’s Blessings
In life, it’s often during the waiting seasons—the times when we’re hoping, praying, and working toward our dreams—that we face some of the greatest challenges in our attitudes. Gratitude can feel difficult to cultivate when we’re still waiting for blessings to unfold, but it’s precisely in these moments that gratitude becomes most powerful. Gratitude not…
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