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Are We Always Going To Feel This Way? || Poem
If you are feeling hopeless, maybe you can relate to this poem.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Aug 31, 20211 min read


Salt-Free Egg Whites & Suffering
A blog about Job, suffering, and tasteless eggs.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Under The Broom Tree
I was exhausted. I laid my head down on Marissa's shoulder, with our son on her other arm, exhaled, and closed my eyes.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Aug 17, 20212 min read


Aching To Be Heard: A Guide For Parents With Grieving Children
"Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. As I go back to school tomorrow, starting a new "first," ima need everybody's love...

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Jun 9, 20215 min read


How Do You Know Me?
"Jordan! It is so good to see you. How are you?" I turned around quickly as I prepared to engage in familiar conversation with someone I...

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Jun 3, 20212 min read


A Dad Without A Dad
"Jordan, I think I am pregnant." Sitting up, I mustered all of the energy I could and responded with: "Why do you think that, Marissa?"...

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
May 26, 20212 min read


Deactivate the Dark: Three Ways to Stand Firm in Faith While Battling Doubts
My mind remained shaken as darkness covered my body. I was staring at the closet door afraid of what would happen if I fell asleep. If...

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
May 21, 20213 min read


Stop Sprinting
Some of the worst advice my dad ever gave me was...

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Dec 4, 20202 min read


*Seven* Strategies For Dealing With Seasonal Depression
Seasonal depression sucks, but it doesn't need to consume us.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Nov 4, 20203 min read


10 Things You Should & Shouldn't Say To Someone Grieving
Sometimes our support system can show us the most love and cause us the most pain during times of loss.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Oct 28, 20204 min read


The Voice of Humility
I like the sound of my wife's voice when she's not talking.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Oct 21, 20202 min read


Judas Ate Too. || Poem
When I am struggling to love someone, I am reminded that Judas ate too.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Oct 2, 20201 min read


Planted: Exchanging Fear for a Posture of Peace
How a dog off-leash turned into a posture of peace.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Sep 29, 20202 min read


Four *Lies* That Convince Us We Are Better Off Dead
Hope For Those Who Ask: Do I Even Want To Be Here Anymore?

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Sep 21, 20205 min read


There Are No Words || Poem
My heart was not designed to carry this much grief.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Sep 8, 20201 min read


The Journey Up The Mountain
Pain Prepares Us For Purpose.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Sep 4, 20202 min read


Wakanda Forever: Remembering the Life of Chadwick Boseman
"Sometimes you need to feel the pain and sting of defeat to activate the real passion and purpose that God predestined inside of you.”

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Aug 31, 20202 min read


The Poverty of Empathy
Empathy and compassion leave indescribable impacts on those we weep with.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Aug 28, 20202 min read


Nail-biting & Pornography: Addressing Habits We Establish To Cope With Mental Illness
If we replace our unhealthy habits with Holistic ones, the fight for our mental health becomes manageable.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Aug 26, 20203 min read


Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering)
We can't fully accept the gift of love until we journey to the cross and endure suffering.

Jordan Daniel Chitwood
Aug 17, 20202 min read
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