Burn-out will change us. Whether it changes us for the better or the worse depends on how we process through those difficult feelings.
trials
Joy in the Morning, Ch. 6: A Year Later
I thought that my emotions would heal over time like a line, moving steadily away from grief and pain. But I’ve learned that grief and healing work more like a spiral.
Joy in the Mourning, Ch. 3: Chokecherries in the Kitchen
When chokecherries showed up in my backyard I went to work making my mom’s chokecherry jam, with imperfect results. But the point was never the jam anyways.
The Stress Zoo: Which Animal Are You?
These six animals can teach us something about how we handle stress. Are you an ostrich, turtle, chameleon, cat, squirrel, or bird?
What So Amazing About …Mercy?
When my mom was dying my soul cried out for mercy. God answered my prayer in a surprising way and taught me what mercy really means.