Do the storms of life ever catch you by surprise? We often navigate our days expecting smooth sailing and are unprepared for the storms that inevitably arise. None of us could have anticipated how stormy the past two years have been, of course! But have they been even harder because we anticipate ease in our lives? Have you found yourself lacking the resources you need to weather life’s storms? Today’s guest Sally Clarkson is here to help!
Sally is well known for her wonderful podcast, her many (many!) books, and her ministry to mothers and families. She has four amazing grown kids and is now a grandmother! She is so gifted and talented, but what we love most about her is how she encourages women and challenges us to be faithful. Sally is inspiring because her life has had storms and she has learned to cultivate the virtues and habits that make it possible to survive them. Her newest book Help, I’m Drowning: Weathering the Storms of Life with Grace on Hope is on this theme.
In this episode Sally shares some of the storms she’s faced and we share some of ours as well. We talk about preparing ourselves for storms and practical things we have learned to do to get through hard times. Habits of faith, self-care, grace for ourselves and others, and strong relationships can help us develop what we need to weather life. We think you’ll be so inspired by Sally’s wisdom and encouragement!
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