Christmas for the Brokenhearted

Pine cone on a tree

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” ~Psalm 34:18NLT It starts around Thanksgiving. A low-grade hum of sorrow quietly, yet steadily envelopes my thoughts and emotions. I think being alone at Thanksgiving triggers it. Too many turkey dinners eaten in the corner of a restaurant while families laugh, […]

Denise Goosby Seeing God’s Goodness Through the Pain

God's Goodness - Person standing in desert.

Sleepily I shuffled into the bathroom, anxious to get the day started, but unsure if I had the energy required to live it. I hadn’t slept the best last night. Again. No matter how many times I turned by body, I couldn’t get to sleep. But I was thankful. Somewhere after 2 or 3 a.m., […]

DrawnOnwarD: Interview with Denise Goosby

Mountains and River

Denise Goosby and Teresa Janzen discussed an article Denise wrote about living with a family member with mental health issues. Both ladies are part of the She Writes for Him: Stories of Living Hope book.

Those Who Sow in Tears

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Those Who Sow in TearsBy Denise Ann Goosby “I can’t do this, Lord,” she wailed silently to herself, erasing the equation on her paper. The tears started falling. Slowly at first—but quickened as panic set in. She glanced at her classmates around her, roughly scraping a fresh stream of moisture from her face. She looked […]

Newsletter December 14th 2020

Nativity Scene

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her.” Luke 1:45 For me, December can be a minefield. I’m forced to navigate feelings and memories I’d rather not face. This California girl loves her sunshine. The shorter days and chilly nights leave me melancholy. The dry air makes my […]

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