What if the barren places in your life are where God is planting something deep? The path to fruitfulness might feel like exile first. BNews 618/741 – The Long Shortcut to Maturity View this email in your browser The barren-looking field behind our townhouse is full of tiny green shoots. What once looked empty is …
Where the way is hidden, and the Presence is near. BNews 617/741 – The Liminal Space View this email in your browser Three weeks before the diagnosis—walking a pioneer path in Portugal, unaware of the road ahead. The Liminal Space by Deanna Bergen I do not know what waits ahead, The path is veiled, the …
“Do you feel like you have lost control?” This is one of the questions Deanna faced while filling out a medical questionnaire… BNews 616/741 – Feel Like You Lost Control? View this email in your browser Deanna’s Journey to Healing This week, we spent many hours at the hospital. Deanna met her oncologist, and …
Zara’s story, Deanna’s journey, and the quiet courage of faith. BNews 615/741 – God Moves in the Storm View this email in your browser Joy in the Rainy Season – How God Moves in the Storm “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth …
Several iguanas live in the tall trees near our home. They stretch for tender leaves at the edge of the highest branches. BNews 614/741 – One Day At a Time View this email in your browser 🌸 One Day at a Time “He will tend His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs …
What Deanna needs right now—and how you can truly help. BNews 613/741 – What Deanna Needs Right Now: A Mother’s Day Reflection View this email in your browser 🌸 What Deanna Needs Right Now Some children experience a season of uncluttered safety, belonging, and joy. That’s how it’s meant to be. That’s what God wants …
This week brought pizza, tears, and the unmistakable hand of God—in a jungle prayer, a perfect rainbow, and the faces of those we love. BNews 612/741 – Don’t Give Up. The Clearing Might Be Closer Than You Think. View this email in your browser We started the week with pizza and laughter—seasoned with tears and trust. …
“Maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘God calls the brave’? I wasn’t brave. Not at first.” BNews 611/741 – What Teenagers, Egrets, and the Tree of Life Have in Common View this email in your browser “Maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘God calls the brave’? I wasn’t brave. Not at first.” What Teenagers, Egrets, and the Tree …
Even in the valley of uncertainty, we are anchored by the One who overcame death. BNews 610/741 – He Is Risen—and So Is Our Hope View this email in your browser Together again: Grammy and Ellis He Is Risen—and So Is Our Hope Even in the valley of uncertainty, we are anchored by the One …
An Unexpected Turn – Trusting God in the Valley Dear friends, Early this morning, around 2 a.m., we received unexpected and difficult news: the pathologist confirmed that Deanna has breast cancer. We were shocked—but also grateful that Deanna has been diligent with her annual checkups. As we write this, it’s Good Friday. Tomorrow (Saturday), we’ll …