Weekly Magazine | Hope for Our Hurts, Compassion for Others
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Dear Friend,
Each of us carries some kind of hurt—an illness that lingers, a diagnosis that reshapes our life, or the daily ache of weakness we never asked for. Yet even in the midst of these, God is doing something beautiful.
In this week’s issue, we explore how hope can bloom in midst of physical challenges, and how that same hope gives rise to compassion for others. Adriana Morales reminds us that rest, renewal, and healthy rhythms are not signs of weakness but acts of trust in God’s care. Lacey Rowlen shares how Christ’s victory over the world gives us courage to endure our own trials. Joni Eareckson Tada beautifully reveals how God transforms suffering into spiritual flourishing. And Shauna Amick challenges us to see and value those with disabilities as God does—each one a reflection of His divine image.
As you read, may you feel seen, strengthened, and inspired to look with fresh eyes—seeing both your own pain and the pain of others through the lens of God’s redeeming love.
Encouraging You in God’s Truth,
A New Rhythm of Grace | Adriana Morales
When a diagnosis turned her life upside down, Adriana discovered new rhythms of wellness and deeper trust in God’s sustaining presence.
Finding Hope in Suffering | Lacey Rowlen
In the midst of unanswered questions and ongoing health struggles, Lacey shares how peace comes from God’s unchanging character and promises.
Weaving Your Cross into a Crown | Joni Eareckson Tada
Through the lens of her own suffering, Joni reminds us that God uses affliction to bind our hearts more closely to His.
BONUS: Valuing People with Disabilities | Shauna Amick
Shauna shares how seeing others through God’s eyes leads to true hospitality, dignity, and love for those with disabilities.
🩷 For Your Heart
📖 Bible Verse of the Week
🙏 Prayer of the Week
A New Rhythm of Grace
Peace in the Struggle.
By: Adriana Morales
Have you over-committed yourself because you were afraid of saying ‘no’? Have you dealt with a life-altering scenario, a debilitating medical diagnosis, without any sign of relief?
There’s no question, chronic stress has an adverse impact on our health. Dr. Gabor Maté acknowledged the impact of prolonged stress on our bodies in his first article as a medical columnist. He reminds us today that, “when we have been prevented from learning how to say no, our bodies may end up saying it for us.”
