Never Lose Hope

Each one of us faces dark times. There have been times of both good and bad along our story, but as I look back, the times of discouragement stand out as moments where we saw God carrying us with great clarity. It's in these moments of discouragement when hope is most needed, but it's also these moments when the light of hope tends to be most noticeable and powerful.

EncouragementAndrew ThomasMarch 31, 2021When You Feel Discouraged, When You Need HopeComment

Feeling Forgotten

Getting a diagnosis and managing treatments and appointments is already overwhelming, but in the midst of a pandemic, it’s easy to feel even more isolated. Take heart with this encouragement to both ask for help courageously and steady yourself in hope and truth.

EncouragementMary Brantley MeadeJanuary 19, 2021When You Feel Alone, When You Feel Discouraged, When You Need HopeComment

God Will Never Give You More Than He Can Handle

There have been times when our story with a diagnosis felt completely overwhelming. And the truth is, that’s okay. You may hear the phrase that God doesn’t give you more than you can handle, but God gives us a deeper hope to hold onto. These tend to be the times when God shows us how much he can handle and how much we can rely on him.

EncouragementMary Brantley MeadeSeptember 2, 2020When You Feel Discouraged, When You Feel Overwhelmed, When You Need HopeComment

A Light has Dawned (You are not Alone in the Dark)

Have you ever felt like your circumstances were too much to handle? Or like the weight of medical decisions or setbacks made it difficult to see hope in the moment? It’s okay if you feel like you’re in the dark of night or like your burden is too heavy or like you’re uncertain what the future holds. If you’re in a season where you’re struggling to find hope or you are ready for the Light to dawn on you, I believe Jesus is ready to embrace you.

EncouragementAndrew ThomasJune 2, 2020When You Feel Alone, When You Feel Discouraged, When You Need HopeComment

You Can Be Sad and Still Have Hope

Have you ever experienced hurt or sadness or heaviness that made it difficult to find hope? I’ve been here with my experience as a mother of a child with special needs. In my journey I’ve learned that lament is one way — without ignoring the sadness — to reach hope that you can stand firm on.

God is Here: Where is God When I Receive an Unexpected Diagnosis?

Facing an unexpected diagnosis can be scary and isolating, and it can be easy to wonder, "Where is God?" But these are also times when we can find hope and comfort. Read about how hope is found during one of these moments and discover some truths you can firmly stand on.