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When Hardship Feels Like Punishment
There is something deeply human about the way we all interpret pain. When hardship comes—unexpected loss, relational strain, disappointment, or seasons that feel unbearably heavy—my instinct is often to ask: “What did I do wrong?” I search for cause and effect. I assume consequence. Somewhere deep within me, I connect suffering with punishment. It’s not…
Braving Authenticity 