Samwise Gamgee, a character from Lord of the Rings, offers several examples of how to be a great friend especially during times of great trial.
Category: Discipleship
Anxiety Disorder as a Disciple
There are times I have been able to master my anxiety, and other times, specifically during pregnancy, that I needed medication to help me.
Take Captive Every Thought: Anxiety
A description of how I learned to take captive my anxious thoughts
In This Present Age: God Keeps His Promises Even (Especially) When We Cannot See How He Will
When we make sacrifices to obey God and to evangelize the world, He keeps His promises to take care of us. This is the story of how God worked out my career perfectly for us to be in our current life stage.
Take Captive Every Thought: Anger
As a mom, giving full vent to my anger harms not only my relationship with God but also with my children.
Suffering Produces Miracles
Too many times disciples go through suffering in their lives and believe that God hates them, is angry with them or is indifferent toward them. Too often we miss the fact that the suffering is setting the stage for God’s miracles.
Getting It All Done: A Sample Schedule
Is it possible to have a daily quiet time AND take care of my kids AND keep up my household AND make other disciples AND maybe sleep at some point??
Replacing FOMO with LOVE
As wives, we have the awesome roles of being suitable helpers to our husbands and caretakers of our children. Along with this incredible blessing comes our own set of challenges, including loneliness and feeling like we are missing out on all the fun.
Depression as a Disciple
Krista, an incredible disciple, missionary, and friend, shares her story of battling through depression.
The Greenest Grass: Finding Contentment in the Season God Has Planted You
When we choose contentment, every stage can be the best time of our lives.