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3 Truths for Those Who Are Weary of Waiting

February 04, 2019 by Sandra Bretschneider in waiting, struggles

“How much longer?” I whispered. Some questions can't hide forever. “How long, God?” I asked again. In my weakness, I half-expected an audible reply. Instead, I sat in the silence, looking up and out into the vast expanse of blue sky.

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February 04, 2019 /Sandra Bretschneider
waiting, struggles

For the Anxious Mom

November 19, 2018 by Guest Writer in fear, motherhood, struggles

The dark form glided towards my daughter’s bedroom. Frozen, I watched while it silently lifted her out of her bed and flew back down the stairs, just as she woke up and began to scream for me.

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November 19, 2018 /Guest Writer
fear, motherhood, struggles

How to Sow Spiritual Seeds at the Table

November 12, 2018 by Sandra Bretschneider

“Pray, Mommy. Pray,” my youngest insists. At two years of age, my daughter already knows how meals begin at our table. I smile as I glance over at her. Her short locks of wispy, blonde hair and sweet, tender disposition are a delight to behold. With hands tightly clasped, she squints her eyes closed.

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November 12, 2018 /Sandra Bretschneider

How I'm Overcoming Fear

November 05, 2018 by Sandra Bretschneider in fear

I know what a panic attack feels like. When adrenaline surges through my body I have to blink a few times just to see clearly.

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November 05, 2018 /Sandra Bretschneider
fear

How to Find Comfort in a Time of Loss

October 22, 2018 by Sandra Bretschneider in grief

I awoke from a vivid dream around four in the morning. Though my eyes were swollen from all the tears I cried earlier, I began quietly sobbing again, in the stillness of the night.

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October 22, 2018 /Sandra Bretschneider
grief

3 Tips for Studying Difficult Bible Passages

October 08, 2018 by Guest Writer in abiding in Christ, quiet time

“I was not born knowing how to cook. I learned one step at a time. . . I notice the same progression in my ability to understand the hard parts of Scripture.” Guest writer, Rachel Schmoyer, shares tips for Bible study.

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October 08, 2018 /Guest Writer
abiding in Christ, quiet time

What Causes Persistent Weariness?

September 24, 2018 by Sandra Bretschneider in struggles

We are all incredibly weary people. Is it possible our weariness is more than a physical state of being?

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September 24, 2018 /Sandra Bretschneider
struggles

When You Need Direction

September 10, 2018 by Sandra Bretschneider in God's will, waiting

Five years ago my husband and I made a life altering decision.

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September 10, 2018 /Sandra Bretschneider
God's will, waiting

How to Help Your Child Overcome Fear

August 31, 2018 by Sandra Bretschneider in motherhood

A typical night of bedtime routines was quickly thrown off course with an unsettling outburst from one of my daughters. “I don't want to go to bed!” she yelled. With arms folded, she stood with her feet firmly planted in place.

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August 31, 2018 /Sandra Bretschneider
motherhood

When You Struggle to Read the Bible

August 20, 2018 by Sandra Bretschneider in abiding in Christ, quiet time, struggles

Can we share a minute or two over coffee? Would you lean in, just for a moment, to hear these words I'm about to share with you?

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August 20, 2018 /Sandra Bretschneider
abiding in Christ, quiet time, struggles
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How I'm Overcoming Fear
Nov 5, 2018
How I'm Overcoming Fear
Nov 5, 2018

I know what a panic attack feels like. When adrenaline surges through my body I have to blink a few times just to see clearly.

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Nov 5, 2018
When You Need Direction
Sep 10, 2018
When You Need Direction
Sep 10, 2018

Five years ago my husband and I made a life altering decision.

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Sep 10, 2018
The Struggles and Hope of Intentional Motherhood
May 14, 2018
The Struggles and Hope of Intentional Motherhood
May 14, 2018

In the coolness of the evening hours, I thrive in the simple, quiet beauty of the outdoors.

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May 14, 2018
Doing Less is Better
Mar 5, 2018
Doing Less is Better
Mar 5, 2018

A spectacular display of serene beauty awakened the night sky. There were no clouds above, just vast space and billions of brilliant stars. I sat still in the darkness, gazing with wonder at the familiar, yet distant night sky.

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Mar 5, 2018
A Letter to a Weary Mom
Jan 22, 2018
A Letter to a Weary Mom
Jan 22, 2018

You are not alone. The days are long and hard. I get it. Believe me. The days are long but short at the same time, and all they do is repeat themselves.

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Jan 22, 2018
Does Your Marriage Reflect or Reject the Gospel?
Oct 16, 2017
Does Your Marriage Reflect or Reject the Gospel?
Oct 16, 2017

The wind whipped fiercely across the boulder field, dropping air temperatures below freezing. Though the sunset was perfectly glorious amid the horizon of mountainous silhouettes, less daylight meant a greater danger.

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Oct 16, 2017
One Truth That Will Change Everything
Sep 18, 2017
One Truth That Will Change Everything
Sep 18, 2017

My friend was diagnosed with cancer a week ago. And you know what she said to me? “Pray for God's glory,” she said. Her response was sobering. "Yes, God's glory! And a miracle!" I thought. Unfortunately, cancer is a beast she's familiar with. Years ago she battled it, to its defeat. She knows what the word “cancer” entails. Her memories bear many scars of suffering.

And yet, God's glory is at the forefront of her mind. But why?

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Sep 18, 2017
Suffering: When Questions Remain Unanswered
Sep 4, 2017
Suffering: When Questions Remain Unanswered
Sep 4, 2017

Suffering. A word we are more than merely acquainted with. Unbearable heartache leaves us worn, naked, and vulnerable. Exposure always seeks a hidden place though. Except, our tendency isn't to seek after the One who allowed hardship.

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Sep 4, 2017

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