Rosann Coulon

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Enduring to the End | Brianna Barrett Blog — Leaving a Well

2 weeks ago | leavingawell.com | Rosann Coulon

He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you,for my power is made perfect in weakness.” therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESVGod never audibly said no to me. But on the day I turned forty years old, the hope that swelled in my heart to have children one day wouldn’t rise above the floor. Before that moment, I’d gripped expectation and pled with my whole heart for God to give me babies.
How God Comforts Us: 4 Special Ways | Butterfly Living — Leaving A Well

1 month ago | leavingawell.com | Rosann Coulon

“BEEP B-E-E-P!” Our family’s brown Toyota Corolla’s horn echoed off the walls of the rock-walled tunnel we zipped through in the Smoky Mountains. Daddy held his heavy hand down on the horn from the moment we entered the tunnel until our car popped into the sunshine on the other side. Belly laughs, and joyful squeals rang out from the back seat where I sat, squished between my brother and sister. Being the youngest child, I was always summoned to sit in the middle.
Trading Fear For Joy | Core Christianity — Leaving A Well

2 months ago | leavingawell.com | Rosann Coulon

All my life, I’ve wanted to be the brave one—even though I cling to life’s safety zone. So, when I asked my family to take part in a whitewater rafting adventure, they met my request with wide eyes. After the initial shock, they willingly agreed—and that’s how our family vacation to the Smokey Mountains began. When the day for the adventure arrived, I bounced in the seat of the retired school bus that wound up the mountainside.
Our Heavenly Father Gives Comfort in the Valleys — Leaving A Well

2 months ago | leavingawell.com | Rosann Coulon

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 ESVI associated the 23rd Psalm with death for most of my life. As a pastor’s daughter, I attended numerous funerals and most of those services––in some way––included Psalm 23. And I understand why. This psalm gives great comfort in times of mourning.
6 Scripture Passages to Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude — Leaving A Well

Nov 14, 2024 | leavingawell.com | Rosann Coulon

I wish I woke up each morning with an attitude of gratitude. But the truth is: I tend to approach life focused on what’s wrong and undone. I’m often anxious about the unknowns lurking around the corner. Instead of lips full or praise, I run to God babbling a litany of requests for certainty, assurances, and utterances of “Please fix it now, Jesus.”And while our good Father welcomes our pleas, He also desires us to walk through life with grateful hearts and joyful minds (Col. 3:15-17).
3 Steps to Gain Hope in Life’s Disappointment — Leaving A Well

Oct 24, 2024 | leavingawell.com | Rosann Coulon

Life will bring disappointment to each of us. Discouragement knocks when a valued relationship suddenly ends, we’re denied the job opportunity, or an unexpected health crisis throws us into a tailspin. I’ve endured all these things. One particular season filled with disappointment was the long years of chronic illness I endured because of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Someone's Praying for You — Leaving A Well

Sep 19, 2024 | leavingawell.com | Rosann Coulon

Christ Jesus who died––more than that, who was raised to life––is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Romans 8:34 NIVA notification flashed across my phone’s screen as I ambled through my morning routine. I swiped to read the words enclosed in a gray bubble: “I’m praying for you today.”When my friend shared her message with me, she had no idea I had endured a restless night of sleep.
An Anchor of Hope for Your Soul — Leaving A Well

Aug 15, 2024 | leavingawell.com | Rosann Coulon

I slathered sunscreen on my shoulders as my husband turned the key to our speedboat. The motor roared to life. He shifted the accelerator and pointed the bow to the farthest side of the lake. The boat’s hull split the water, and we jumped over the wakes in our path. My husband enjoyed racing across the lake, so I braced myself in my seat. Closing my eyes, I prayed, “Lord, meet me here.”In the weeks before our outing on the water, I had wrestled with health setbacks.
When Trouble Sets You Aside — Leaving A Well

Jul 11, 2024 | leavingawell.com | Rosann Coulon

Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him. Psalm 4:3 ESVShadows from the morning sunlight danced across my bedroom ceiling and caught my eye as I awoke, but it was difficult to welcome its presence. After another fitful night of sleep, my physical forecast for that day appeared the same as the long stretch of days preceding it: sprinkled with gloom and containing a splash of doom.
Overcoming Fear and Walking in Faith | A Character Study of Moses — Leaving A Well

Mar 7, 2024 | leavingawell.com | Rosann Coulon

Years of chronic illness, sudden shifts in circumstances, and long seasons of difficulty decreased my confidence and increased my anxiety. What if I get it wrong? How do I find the strength to show up? Where do I find the resources I need to complete the task? Many of the saints of old from the Bible faced the same battle. By their examples, we find hard-won lessons to glean from––and promises to cling to––which can help us move forward and walk in faith. One such example is Moses.