Five Ways to Join a Friend in Suffering

Five Ways to Join a Friend in Suffering Offering the Ministry of Presence to a Grieving Friend by Jenny Albers   Aside from the heart-wrenching details of a season marked by deep grief, what I remember most is the feeling of loneliness. I felt invisible. Life continued at a swift pace for others, while it […]

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The Secret Place

The Secret Place A Psalm 91 Story by Kierstin Almstrum The trodden path ahead leads to a familiar and beloved place. In reminiscence, I clearly trace my footsteps, remembering the times I’ve traveled to this secluded location. A few more feet and I’ll reach my destination. I indulge the crisp mountain air, basking in the […]

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My Body, God’s Treasure

My Body, God’s Treasure How God’s Delight Overcame My Eating Disorder by Rachel Lynne Sakashita   I knew God was trying to get my attention when, during an eight-mile run, I tripped over a stone and temporarily dislodged my kneecap, making painless walking impossible for several months. For a year and a half, I had […]

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