God Cares About Your Thoughts
A lot of us picked up an idea somewhere along the way, usually in a church pew. If a Christian is anxious or depressed or can’t stop thinking dark thoughts,…
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How Faith Changes the Way We Hold Control
Surrender is one of those words that has been used to do a lot of harm. I’d like to take it back. It has been said to women in dangerous…
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God Is Not Asking You to Carry the World
I want to be careful in this one, because I’m about to disagree with some sermons. There’s a version of Christian womanhood floating around that treats exhaustion as evidence of…
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Trusting God With What You’re Becoming
Most of us can eventually get to a place of trusting God with circumstances. Hard, but we know the language for it. The job, the diagnosis, the kid, the money….
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God’s Grace in the In-Between Seasons
We have ceremonies for the beginnings and the endings. Weddings, funerals, graduations, retirement parties, baby showers. Somebody brings a cake. Nobody throws anything for the middle. And the middle is…
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God’s Work Often Happens in the Unseen
A hardwood puts a serious amount of its life underground. Root systems that spread wider than the canopy, working down through clay and rock, most of it happening in the…
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Faith, Safety, and the Nervous System
Refuge. Fortress. Strong tower. Hiding place. Shelter under His wings. A very present help in trouble. Line those words up and notice what they have in common. When the writers…
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Religious Trauma: When Faith Got Used as a Weapon
“I can’t open my Bible without my chest getting tight.” The woman who said that to me loved God. That was the part tearing her up. She was not an…
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God Is Near the Broken, Not Disappointed in Them
“I thought I was a bad Christian because I still flinch.” A woman said that in my office years into her healing, and she said it the way people confess…
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God Is Big Enough for the Truth
The last few posts tell the truth plainly, naming the wound, feeling the anger, sorting fact from fear. Before I move into the next part of this series, I want…
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Forgiveness Begins With Truth, Not Silence
Let’s start here, plain as I can say it. Forgiveness doesn’t open with a hug or an olive branch. It opens with the truth, said out loud, about what actually…
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Faith and Depression: Where Hope Meets Help
Depression can make even the brightest days feel dim. It can steal motivation, dull joy, and leave you questioning your purpose. But in the middle of that darkness, there is…
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You Can Have Jesus and a Therapist
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay…
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Yes Christians Can Feel Suicidal
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay…
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Boundaries The Most Loving No You’ll Ever Say
Boundaries The Most Loving No You’ll Ever Say Saying no isn’t selfish. It’s sacred. It’s how you honor your energy, protect your peace, and stay aligned with what God has…
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When You’ve Been Carrying Too Much for Too Long
When You’ve Been Carrying Too Much for Too Long Maybe you didn’t realize how heavy it was until you finally put it down. The weight of responsibility. The pressure to…
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Scripture for the Stressed-Out Mind
Scripture for the Stressed-Out Mind When your mind spins with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios…And your body tenses and your heart races…When you feel like you should be okay but you’re…
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Mental Clutter and How to Clear What’s Weighing You Down
Mental Clutter and How to Clear What’s Weighing You Down We talk about decluttering our homes, our schedules, even our diets but what about the clutter in our minds? That…
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The Journey Never Ends
The Journey Never Ends Healing isn’t a straight line.Growth isn’t a checklist.And faith? It’s not always neat or tidy. But one thing I’ve come to believe deep in my bones…
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5 Simple Steps to Care for Your Mental Health and Well-Being
5 Simple Steps to Care for Your Mental Health and Well-Being When life feels overwhelming, our mental health can quietly slip into the background. But we weren’t meant to live…