For some of us, the struggle to love ourselves is real. Many forces are out there telling us that we are bad, not good enough, and that we’re not doing enough. Forcing ourselves to see though God’s eyes can take away our fear and shame.
Joanne Gallardo
Joanne Gallardo is conference minister of Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference of Mennonite Church USA in Goshen, Indiana. Originally from northwest Ohio, Joanne is a graduate of Goshen College and Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana. In addition to church work, Joanne has spent part of her career working in mental health. In her spare time, Joanne writes, sings in a women’s choir and enjoys spending time with friends.
When the righteous cry out, the Lord listens; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to
