Abundant Life Letter

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The dog’s incessant barking should have been the

The dog’s incessant barking should have been the first clue, but focused, I blocked out the noise and pressed on. Moments later, the ping of a new text message interrupted my focus again.

In the driveway sat my friend’s car. On our porch sat a bag full of nourishment for both the body and soul.

In the bag was a card. Seven hand-written verses brought forth tears & hope & nourishment for the soul after last week's news (see most recent post). God's provision.

It’s been my sustaining grace to endure, so here I offer it to you. May the verses fill you with the nourishment your soul needs as you dwell on God's promises.

If you’d like a PDF of the verses to carry with you, download via the link in bio. All verses are ESV.

#raredisease #theunexpected #desmoidtumor #trustinggod

A rare disease update // Last week, my oncologist

A rare disease update // Last week, my oncologist shared news I wasn’t prepared to receive: my tumor has grown a few millimeters.

There had been no signs or indicators that cued my body to brace for the shock.

In the wake of hard news, life once again feels disrupted by the unexpected. The burden both sharper and softer to bear.

It has been over a week since hearing the news. The shock has steadily diminished as the disappointment has begun to morph into acceptance—held along with lingering grief and ever-present hope. Both/and. Always. (But more on that another time.)

As the reality settles, a soft landing has been in remembering the burden is not mine alone. God’s provision has remained present, and my faith trusts it will not yield.

You can read more on the blog + 7 verses to dwell on in the wake of hard news (link in bio).

For those wondering, for now, we'll follow a watch and wait approach.

#desmoidtumor #raredisease #onedayatatime

Change is a normal part of life, but there sure ha

Change is a normal part of life, but there sure has been a lot to wade through this year. Sometimes, we walk willingly toward change. Other times, change is necessitated by circumstances outside of our control. Are you struggling with all the change happening in your life?

Well, I have something for you. The latest edition of @iolabookazine is full of beautiful stories + articles that will offer your soul the peace + comfort it is longing to find.

I’m honored to have my article “Letting Go to Embrace” included in the Change issue. It was written for anyone who has ever struggled to let go of the life they had planned and embrace the one they've been given.

Whatever changes you face, this issue is sure to be a gentle companion to the present challenges.

Grab a copy of the Change issue through the link in bio. (Head to stories to see a quick flip through of the latest issue!)

#iolabookazine #change #lettinggo #embracechange

We've all been touched by cancer in some way or an

We've all been touched by cancer in some way or another, and when we are, we start to ask questions like...

Are you mad at me God? Have I done something to deserve this?
I thought you were good but this doesn’t feel good.
How can I trust you now?

That’s why I’m excited to tell you about an upcoming event: The Trusting God Through Cancer Virtual Summit.

Starting October 13th, 20+ speakers are going to share how they've found ways to trust God through a cancer diagnosis—and it's totally free.

Whether you or a loved one is enduring the difficult reality of a cancer diagnosis, or you would love encouragement related to trusting God through difficult and unexpected circumstances (hello 2020), this virtual summit is sure to cover it.

Interested? Sign up via the link in bio! Hope to "see" you there.

#trustinggodthroughcancer #thrivedontjustsurvive #hopeincancer #trustingGod #cancersurvivor #fightfear #hope #peace #desmoidtumor #lifeafterchemo #chemolife #cancerjourney #noonefightsalone #raredisease #hopeinsuffering

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for y

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV

With God, our weakness becomes a place for him to provide us with the strength to endure.

The strength to forgive a difficult hurt.
The strength to show up to one more test or procedure.
The strength to ask for help when needed.
The strength to keep going amid the unknown.

The provision only God can provide meets us within the struggle. Within the areas of our lives that we feel weak and lacking hope, may we bring them to God, who is ready and waiting to fill us with the strength to endure.

For more from "Resting in God's Strength Within Our Struggles" head to the blog (link in bio).

I nearly failed to make dinner the other night whe

I nearly failed to make dinner the other night when the spaghetti jar resisted my best attempts to pop open, but that seemingly trivial moment of my day ended up pointing me toward this truth. 👆

Read more from "Resting in God's Strength Within Our Struggles" on the blog (link in bio).

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