One night I was awakened by a scene from six years ago, playing in my head like a movie. It was a bright crisp morning in New York City, filled with promise and hope. You see, I was 20 weeks pregnant with my second child. Everything about this pregnancy felt different from my first. With … Continue reading You Are Rejoiced Over by Hannah Zaretsky
At three years old, my father died. That moment in time, though one I could barely comprehend, has changed my life forever. The loss of a parent or close friend or relative is something you grapple with at any age. Life is painful and difficult. Over the years, through the many difficult life situations I … Continue reading Thankful for the Pain
Good morning, my dear, sweet sisters. I want to start by saying that I am so grateful to be in these times and seasons with you all. The fall is quickly approaching, although you wouldn’t know it here in Skokie, IL. It's unusually warm this week. I find myself longingly looking at my sweaters and … Continue reading In the Chaos by Hannah Zaretsky
Our journey through Psalm 27 ends with this charge - to wait for the Lord - followed by a plea to endure and not become disheartened. These are some of the most encouraging and convicting words in the Bible. Even as God is telling us to be strong and take heart, he reminds us that … Continue reading Psalm 27
My heart is heavy today. The world we live in can be an ugly place. We have taken the beauty that God created and painted over it in broad strokes of hate, fear, and violence. The demonstrations in Charlottesville and the death of one and injury to many is a result of an act of … Continue reading Love One Another
Have you ever struggled with depression, malais, or just those random thoughts that pull you down? I think I covered it all....you should all have your hands raised! If you never have, please contact me immediately, send prayers heavenward on my behalf, and let me know what magical elixir you are using! I started out … Continue reading Out of the Pit
