August 07, 2026
ISOLATION & LONELINESS
Re-entry
Transitions
I sat in my room, unwilling to come out. I didn't care if I ever saw another person again.
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August 06, 2026
ISOLATION & LONELINESS
Isolation & loneliness
Empty boxes are stacked by the door, ready for the recycling truck to come by. The kids are settled in their new rooms for the night. While my husband packed for his upcoming trip, I wondered, “Was this move a good idea?”
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August 05, 2026
ISOLATION & LONELINESS
Isolation & loneliness
Close friendships overseas
Finding community
I wonder how often Jesus felt lonely. Not in the “there is no one around, to talk to” kind of lonely. I actually find it hard to believe that Jesus had the chance to feel that much. We often see Jesus surrounded by people by the dozens, hundreds, ...
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August 04, 2026
ISOLATION & LONELINESS
Abide
Feeling known & understood
Snake plants are a distracted plant lover’s dream. They grow in low light or any dark corner of the house, can be neglected for days, and don’t need much water.
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