by Josie Siler | Jul 23, 2021 | Articles
What if, on a really hard day when everything is going wrong and you feel just awful, a friend cheered for you. “You feel weak? they ask. “That’s awesome!” Is it? Is it really? Well, yeah, it could be. After you get over the initial shock of their perceived...
by Josie Siler | May 14, 2021 | Articles
As I sit down to write this article, I’m feeling weary. Honestly, I’d rather be curled up in my comfy chair reading a book, watching a movie, or taking a nap. But God is speaking to me and reminding me why He laid it on my heart to write this article. I’m reminded...
by Josie Siler | May 4, 2021 | Articles
As someone who lives with chronic illness, I know what it’s like to feel weak physically. I also know what it feels like to be so emotionally spent, even the thought of being strong is laughable. There are times in life when the combination of physical, mental,...
by Josie Siler | Apr 27, 2021 | Articles
It’s no secret that 2020 has been brutal. We’ve all been impacted by the trials of this year, sometimes in painful ways. In our isolation and pain, we long to connect with others and find hope, but instead, we often find feelings of anger, distress, and hopelessness....
by Josie Siler | Apr 20, 2021 | Articles
Jesus is a master of bold statements. His words caused strong emotional reactions that made people want to follow Him or kill Him. He often taught in parables so when Jesus spoke a direct truth it was a shock to His listener’s ears. We find one of these bold...