During a very stressful and tumultuous time in my life, a close friend looking to inspire and lift me up gave me a t-shirt with her favorite Bible verse on it, Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I thanked my friend for the lovely gesture then continued to trudge through the complicated and heavy chapter of my life. I wanted to be hopeful and to trust God’s plan, but alas, every day was a challenge, and I ...