by Bonnie O'Neil | Oct 28, 2022 | Faith in the Journey, T1D and Caregiving, Uncategorized
If you’re like most of the world today, the question how can I manage fear lurks stealthily in the shadows of daily life. Between pandemic, worldwide recession, and threat of global war, every day offers up sufficient opportunity to flex our fear muscles. Onto these...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Jun 2, 2021 | Faith in the Journey, Uncategorized
I’m learning to taste hunger. I’ve always taken food for granted. Not the taste—I’m a certifiable foodie. Just the question of whether I had access to food or not. Living in a land of plenty, I’ve never known true hunger. Oh, I may grumble from time to time,...
by Bonnie O'Neil | May 22, 2020 | Faith in the Journey
I’ve been thinking a lot about the condition of my faith in times of suffering. Pandemics that demand we shelter at home can make one do that. While I may still nod affirmatively that I trust God is in control and I’m committed to following him, I can also be tempted...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Mar 19, 2020 | Faith in the Journey
The news cycles spin faster and faster as our lives come grinding to a halt. Life as we knew it has shifted and we wait, gazing with fear into the vast unknown. Pandemic is no longer “out there.” It has moved in close and is “right here.” Our lives have taken on a new...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Jun 17, 2019 | Faith in the Journey, Uncategorized
The sun came out today. It shone brilliant and bold as I drove my son to work. I hadn’t thought to bring my sunglasses along for the short ride. I wasn’t expecting to see the sun today. The pale blue sky, striped with soft white clouds, settled over the variegated...