Let’s be real: In the kingdom of God there are no second class citizens, but is that actually the mindset you and I live from week in and week out? One way God taught me about the equality of His kingdom was through a series of events I couldn’t have orchestrated. Picture this, a group…
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Hope Even if “When” Never Comes
Author: Holly Hawes Years of negative pregnancy tests. ‘Nuff said. No matter how quickly we tell others that “God loves us and has a good plan for life,” some seasons of waiting, we would never choose. “Waiting upon the Lord” is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. The soul spaces in which we…
When You’re Sent Spinning
Author: Holly Hawes Not to sound pessimistic as we embark on a new year, but I have had a revelation; most of my years have been marked with failure. I’m not forgetting that joy has been there too, dashes of laughter and periods of growth have all been present in my life. However, I have…
Hope for the Nativity Set
Author: Holly Hawes Shiny lights and glittery things are spilling out of windows around the world as we prepare for Christmas. Even the stingiest of Christmas decor purists have begun to decorate. Others, like me, are turning up the Christmas music with a triumphant cheer because NO ONE can tell us any longer that it…
Hope in the Temporary Home
Author: Holly Hawes Have you ever lived somewhere that you knew would be temporary? The 3-month or yearlong in-between place? It’s interesting, when I know a place is going to be temporary, I just kind of find myself in angst the entire time. No reason to put things on the walls. I might leave half…
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