FAITH • LIFE • SUFFERING • HOPE
Welcome to Six Brown Bears
My husband’s last name means brown bear. There are six of us Bruinius bears in this family—hence the name. This is a place to talk honestly about life, study the Word of God, walk through suffering, and keep our eyes on Jesus together.
What You’ll Find Here
Come sit with me awhile. We don’t have to pretend the hard things aren’t hard, and we don’t have to walk through them without hope.
Bible & Faith
Studying the Word of God and sharing what I’m learning along the way.
Life & Suffering
Walking with God through pain, hard things, ordinary days, family, and everything in between.
Encouragement & Hope
A little company for the road: keep going, keep learning, and above all, keep your eyes on Jesus.
Latest from Six Brown Bears
The newest thoughts from around here.
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Finding Balance: Writing, Faith, and Daily Discipline
I’ve gotten too much into my head about writing lately. I’ve wanted to have a consistent time of writing for this space and it’s taken about a month, but I finally have a reliable schedule. I started a new part-time job recently, but last month they wanted me to work full-time to get the hang…
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The Power of Routine in Healing and Spiritual Growth
I am a creature of habit. I eat the same things for breakfast and lunch. I have the same pattern for each night before bed. I walk the same way every day. Thinking about it, it may seem boring, but I don’t have to think about those things. However, I have a little animal that…
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How to Plan a Day of Rest: Tips for a Peaceful Sabbath
We are in the final week before the office closes. The good doctor is closing his doors Friday. I’ve become increasingly stressed over the repetition in conversations and what I continually forget is this is the caller’s first time processing this with us. We had a woman come into the office and her agitation increased…
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Finding Hope Amidst The Pain: A Journey
There has been an advertisement going around our family. The place where we adopted Starburst is having a free adoption event for adult cats as they are overwhelmed. I keep looking at the swarm of cute faces and trying to decide which one I should go get, we need more animals in our lives. Now…
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Obedience in Faith: Lessons from Jonah
Where have you seen the LORD work in your story? Bringing help. Our kids. Prayers. Community. Family. You know how undeserved the grace is for you. You know your own thoughts and actions. You know what you bring to the table with God. Yet, God invites us to be a part of the grand story. However,…
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In your light we will see light
I’ve always loved a cloudy, rainy day. I love the chance to snuggle under a blankie, read a book, and have a cuppa. However, terms are limited, qualifications must be met. I don’t like weeks of clouds and rain. I also don’t like this weather when I have to be at work. I also appreciate…
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