Tag Archives: despair

The holy ostrich syndrome

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Sometimes it seems even the news we are allowed to see on mainstream media is just too discouraging to be borne. It’s no wonder so many of us are turning our faces away and clinging to what’s safe and familiar. … Continue reading →

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Do not despair, Christian, and fear not

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

It is obvious to most of us today that Christianity is under attack. Most modern Christians have never experienced this degree of contempt and derision for our beliefs. Some of us are frightened and frustrated, feeling there is nothing we … Continue reading →

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The Cure for Hopelessness

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

“It’s so frustrating! I feel so helpless!” A co-worker and I were commiserating the other day about a discouraging turn of events at work. A supervisor, who had made exciting promises of improvements and opportunities in order to recruit my … Continue reading →

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