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Posted on February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 Book Reviews Faith

Persevering through Pain (Susie’s Example)

Gathered round in someone’s living room for Bile study, one of the women shared about a time in her life when migraines were the norm.... Read more

Posted on June 3, 2018March 7, 2018 Faith

The Value of Asking “Why Me?”

Why Me? Reading straight through Scripture, I knew the book of Job was coming next. Sighing to my husband, I began to prepare myself. Job... Read more

Posted on May 14, 2017May 3, 2017 Faith Loving Others My Faith Radio Throwback Posts

3 Biblical Responses to Others’ Struggles

Jesus’ words are clear: “in this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). Often, harder than facing our own troubles is watching those we love... Read more

Posted on April 2, 2017April 7, 2017 Book Reviews

It’s (Not) Going to Get Better

I’m not a pessimist. In fact, I tend far too much toward optimism. However, I’ve learned that belligerent optimism isn’t helpful when equally stubborn hardship... Read more

Posted on March 13, 2017April 7, 2017 Idolizing Knowledge {Series}

Knowledge Isn’t All Powerful (4/6)

  This post is the 4th in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available... Read more

Posted on February 3, 2017April 7, 2017 Book Reviews

Frustration, Faithfulness, and God’s Timing + CD Giveaway

One of the unique differences between Christian artists and the majority of other musicians is openness about the muse for music. Christian art is about... Read more

Posted on May 29, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ In ___ We Trust {Series} Loving Others

In Medicine We Trust

{The third installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Disclaimer before the outrage: I go to the doctor. I believe the Lord blessed us with... Read more

Posted on March 21, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts The Word Works {Series}

He Must Increase- The Word Works Series!

Formerly a journalist, Lois approaches her blog, Waxing Gibbous, with facts. Facts about life, the facts of a story she is living, and the facts... Read more

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