A few years ago, I was in a low place. My BFFs—Joan and Paula—noticed something was wrong as we sat down at one of our favorite restaurants. Over teriyaki chicken and hot and sour soup, they asked, “You aren’t yourself. What’s wrong?”
Tag Archives: faith
Can I Face Today When I Want to Turn My Back on It? [Episode 102]
Several years ago, I began most days coaching myself to get up and be the grown-up I was supposed to be. You see, I didn’t want to face the day because it would probably be like all the yesterdays that had come before … dark, hard, and long.
Can I Obey God No Matter What? [Episode 86]
Years ago, our son Connor’s friend, Jake, and his little brother, Tommy, were playing at our house.
Can I Rejoice in Hardship? [Episode 84]
Don’t you just get tired of dealing with the hard stuff? I sure do!
Things like strained relationships, difficult bosses, constant conflict, illness, and financial stress can cause our hands to droop and our knees to wobble. Sometimes we can look over our shoulders and just want to turn back.
Can I Get Over My Fear of Being Honest About My Story? [Episode 83 With Jackie Hill Perry]
Have you ever felt typecast into one story? Oh, girl, I sure have.
If you’ve been listening to the 4:13 Podcast for long, you know that I’m blind. Well, with blindness, I’ve struggled with feeling pigeonholed over the years.
Can I Expect God to Heal Me When I Ask? [Episode 78]
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For me, blindness is a constant, unrelenting, and challenging loss—emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. I’ve asked God for healing probably a million times … but, so far, healing hasn’t come.
