grace

Finding Strength in the Slump

By the third week of January, the gym is usually a little quieter. The resolutions have lost their luster. The holiday decorations are packed away, and, if you live in the northern hemisphere, you

Finding Strength in Your Weakness

I recently took part in a cycling challenge of riding 100 km—64 miles. In addition to the distance, I decided to do the challenge in Breckenridge, Colorado, which sits at over 9,600 feet (2,900

A Prayer to Know You are Extraordinary

When we moved from the UK to Boston in the USA, all our belongings were shipped across the Atlantic in a large container. Those possessions included terracotta pots from our garden in London. I

When Forgiving Someone is Hard

Who do you need to forgive today? Who immediately came to mind with that question? Perhaps the need for our own forgiveness is key to forgiving the people who hurt and harm us. “And

When Prayers Are Being Answered But Yours is Not

Sitting around the table with the other women on the prayer team, I found myself struggling to join in the celebration. A prayer had been answered and everyone was excited and joyful — except

Finding Hope

[one_third last=”no”]…[/one_third] I sat on the floor with my chin resting on my knees and my arms wrapped around my legs. Tears poured down my cheeks. I bit my lip to hold back the