We live in a time when it’s become socially acceptable to cut people off without explanation, also known as ghosting. It’s often promoted as a way to set boundaries with those who are deemed unworthy of continued access.

Growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, we didn’t have cell phones, the internet, or email. If we wanted to talk to a friend, we had to call them from a home phone, find a pay phone, or show up at their house and knock.

We’ve all had a day or two when we’ve felt invisible. Maybe someone waved in our direction, and we waved back, only to realize they were greeting the person behind us. Or maybe we were cut off in traffic, or skipped in line, as if

Life can be challenging at times, but there are still so many things to be joyful about. I’ve experienced some challenging and anxiety-ridden times in my life, but through it all, God has sustained me and given me the strength to keep going!