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Bronchitis & Listening to God
During most of September, I have been battling and recovering from bronchitis. I don't think I have ever been this sick in my entire thirty-three years of life. And when I was at my lowest point, feeling utterly incompetent and useless, unable to care for myself and my kids, God met me in a surprisingly profound way.
chelseyeliseyoung
Sep 285 min read


So-and-So May Be Our President, but Jesus is Our King
Presidential candidates sticking out their tongues at one another and insulting each other’s golf game . Seriously?! Okay, so maybe they...
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Oct 17, 20244 min read


The Unexpected Mercies of Online Dating
Usually, when people ask me how my husband and I met, I groan inwardly and think, “Great, here comes another condescending smirk.” I...
chelseyeliseyoung
Aug 8, 20244 min read


With Just a Sheet of Paper
Can I let you in on a secret? I'm not always excited about being an author. It is certainly a unique and interesting path, but it is a...
chelseyeliseyoung
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Does God Care About Which Breakfast Cereal I Choose?
This past Sunday, my pastor preached a sermon on unanswered prayer. While discussing the reasons why some prayers go unanswered, one...
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Jun 14, 20243 min read


The Parking Spot at the Sandwich Shop
Six years ago, I was working as an administrative assistant in Central Oregon. One work day, I prayed a bold prayer. I had to go downtown...
chelseyeliseyoung
Apr 19, 20242 min read
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