Have you been feeling lonely recently? Do you ever feel misunderstood? Are there times you wonder if there's anywhere you really belong? If so, consider this: Jesus can relate. Listen as Alicia Bruxvoort and I talk about the True Story of the Lonely Places.Alicia admits that we can't escape loneliness. Even in a crowd, or in a marriage, or across the table from a friend, we can still feel lonely. But in our lonely places, we have a choice. We can do what Jesus did in Mark 6:12-16.Bible Passage: Luke 5:12-16 NIV               Freebie:  Live Like It's True Workbook  Mentioned Resources:For more on Jesus passing "clean" to the "unclean" (not the other way around), read Encounters with Jesus by Gary Burge, p. 53.The Hidden Gift of loneliness (Proverbs 31 Article by Alicia Bruxvoort)When Our Lonely Places Become Sacred Spaces (Proverbs 31 Article by Alicia Bruxvoort)Music: Cade Popkin Music Guest: Alicia BruxvoortAlicia speaks regularly at women’s events and writes for Proverbs 31 Ministries’ Encouragement for Today, an online devotional that daily reaches millions of women around the globe with bold hope and biblical truth.A storyteller at heart, Alicia loves to weave the wonder of scripture with the whimsy of ordinary life and help women connect with Jesus on the pages of His word.Alicia enjoys hot coffee and soulful stories, but her favorite tale is the one she lives with her husband, Rob, and the kids who gather around their table. Together, they chase Jesus and sunsets in Holland, Michigan.Find Alicia Bruxvoort:AliciaBruxvoort.netFacebook TwitterInstagram Care to Share? Did you enjoy this episode? Please share with a friend and/or leave your review on Apple Podcasts . You can contact me here. (I'd love to hear from you!) Get the full length shownotes here. Thanks so much for listening!