Dance in the Rain

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My life has often felt like a raging storm. A hurricane without an end. And yet God has given me joy in the midst of it. And through the raging storms and the intermittent drizzle, I’m learning to dance in the rain. (Figuratively, of course.)

Do You Need Encouragement?
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Do You Need Encouragement?

In community we are called to comfort people who are struggling, to show them they’re not alone, and to remind them of God’s love and presence.

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When you Can’t Imagine Living Like This
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When you Can’t Imagine Living Like This

I cried out to the Lord, telling him how this felt colossally unfair. I ended by declaring, “I can’t live like this for the rest of my life. I just can’t do it!” I felt frustrated and angry and overwhelmed all at the same time. I couldn’t imagine living the rest of my life with the physical struggles I had today.

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