Loneliness in our culture is at an all time high. While God designed us for deep intimate connection with Him and closely bonded friendships with others, we’re missing out. While we’re all going to feel lonely at one time or another, it is not God’s will for us to stay in that place. In light…
Several years ago I met with a woman who told me, “Becky, I’m so lonely. Why can’t I find a church who has the kind of groups I am looking for?” Long after I met and prayed with this woman, I thought about her question. The answer isn’t simple, that’s for sure. Churches are trying…
Recently, my daughter spent a day in an assisted living facility. The residents were on lockdown because of an illness spreading through the facility. One lady seemed particularly lonely. As Bethany was emptying the trash in her room, she noticed the deep sadness hovering over this dear woman and decided to simply sit on the…
The other night on the evening news, I heard a doctor talking about taking care of our emotional health. Depression, anxiety, and generalized stress are all on the rise. Mental health experts and physicians alike are all concerned about the number of people who are reportedly lonely. Loneliness has a direct impact on joy, and…
In our lives, we bristle against loneliness. We avoid it at all costs. Yet many of us are experiencing soul weariness. In Psalm 84, the sons of Korah link our soul weariness to our ache for God: “My soul yearns, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry…
This summer, Steve and I had many wonderful moments with our grandkids. My heart is full. One memory sticks out in my mind of my little granddaughter Selah (age 6) singing and twirling to Hillsong’s new song, “Who You Say I Am.” If you haven’t heard the song, it’s well worth your time to look…