by Shirley | Nov 9, 2022 | Depression, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
With Daylight Savings comes a variety of changes, not just those on the hands of a clock. We “fell backwards” this past weekend, and in doing so, there is less light for us to enjoy in the evening. It feels like we’re purged into total darkness as...
by Shirley | Nov 2, 2022 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Insights Into Books That Inspired Me
Maybe you have heard of Anne Wilson or even heard her beautiful song “My Jesus.” Or maybe this is the first time you are hearing of her. Whatever the case, Anne is a Jesus-loving lady that is on fire for Him. Anne and her brother, Jacob, and sister,...
by Shirley | Aug 26, 2022 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
The latter part of Psalm 30:5 reads: “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” I’m sure you can recall a time in your life when you endured intense grief, when the tears fell like rain and you didn’t think you would...
by Shirley | Aug 17, 2022 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
I read this week about how an egg isn’t useful unless it is broken. Immediately, I flipped to another article, not wishing to be reminded of the times in my life I felt broken. After a few days, I returned to the article, now ready to face what reminders would...
by Shirley | Jul 9, 2022 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, My Story
Today marks 21 years I have lived without my sister. Desperation and depression took her from me. She was only 32 years old. Every year I think I can get by without it affecting me. This “tender day” of July 9th shouldn’t hold such agonizing...
by Shirley | May 3, 2022 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
By now everyone has heard of Naomi Judd’s passing. At 76 years old, after years of struggling with mental illness, she passed away. Her family indicated no further details would be revealed, but in a case such as this, rumors will fly no matter how much the...