Justine Hoff

+ + + Christians today vary little compared to "the world" when it comes to levels of anxiety, depression, divorce, and hopelessness. Why is this the case? +++ While there is no easy answer, part of the issue is that so often well-intentioned folks who love God, want to know Him more, or perhaps have "known" Him their entire life find themselves detached from a meaningful relationship that produces those beautiful promises we hear about in Scripture. Their hearts are empty, their closest relationships suffer, and they feel, at best, a shell of a person trying to keep it together. +++ Church history and Tradition tells us of many saints who endured unthinkable loss and persecution, received with jubilance and rejoicing. How is this so? What does a monk in the dessert and a child mauled by lions have that the modern-day American Christian lacks? +++ Though we haven't met yet and I don't know your story, I can say this with confidence: Christ lived and died that we might have life, and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). Will we lack suffering? Of course not, but "we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us" (Romans 8:37). Our God is the great "Lover of Mankind," who is passionately, expectantly available to meet you in your unique story with His love and grace given through His Church. +++ It would be an incredible honor to traverse this holy ground and journey of discovery with you. Contact me today for a free consultation. Pray for me, a sinner! Kindly in Christ, Justine +++