"My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." -Psalm 73:26, ESV There is a tension between our human efforts and our human limitations. Do you feel it? Lord knows, I do. Without really realizing it, I try so hard for my own efforts to be enough to hold the hurting parts of my he[...]
A She Chose Hope Story by Lauri A. Hogle, PhD Chapter 1 - A dream story I had fancied up a dream story! At 25, our Lord had gifted me with ten years of walking as a new creation in Christ, cherishing a loving husband and three little daughters. I delightfully served God as a church music director, music therapist, and music tea[...]
A She Chose Hope Story with Evelyn Sherwood The Battle Begins It’s been 13 years since the conversation that changed all our lives. But the details are as vivid in my mind today as they were then. Mom had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Surgery paired with chemotherapy and radiation was the plan, hoping to buy her a[...]
A She Chose Hope Story by Jolene Fellhauer The first time I had a concussion was when I was 15 years old. I was bucked off a horse and told I couldn’t ride for 30 days. After which time I was told to “take it easy.” The first time I needed antidepressants was at 25 after the birth of my second child. I had never been depr[...]
Does suffering have a role in our lives as believers? Why do we suffer? How do we navigate grief? Does grief mean we do not have enough faith? In this episode, Certified Mental Health Coach Jen Roland joins us to unpack the topics of grief and suffering while answering all these questions and so much more. Join us on[...]
In this episode, Cassidy talks about whether or not we are able to have peace like Jesus. Is embodying the peace of Jesus unrealistic? Is it a promise we can claim? How do I live in peace whenever my life is turned upside down - how does the peace of Jesus apple in the middle of the hard? This episode seeks to answer all of those que[...]