We live in a crazy, turbulent time in history. The dream of getting away from “unprecedented times” feels like a cruel mirage. God never promised easy. He just promised He would be with us. Regardless, I can’t be the only one who’s been wondering … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Emotional Strength In a World That’s Always Spinning
Christian Living
When the Fire Fades: Fighting Spiritual Drift
I remember the moment I realized falling away from Jesus was possible—even for someone madly in love with Him. I was meeting with my small group as a newly born-again follower of Christ. Much wiser, spiritually mature women surrounded me. Each, in turn, shared their version of … [Read more...] about When the Fire Fades: Fighting Spiritual Drift
Therapy: It’s Not as Scary as You Think
When you hear the word "therapy," what comes to mind? For many, it raises images of lying on a couch, spilling your deepest secrets to a stranger with a notepad. Or perhaps you picture a sterile office with intimidating degrees on the wall and a therapist who speaks in … [Read more...] about Therapy: It’s Not as Scary as You Think
Pearls Before Pigs: Biblical Wisdom for Setting Healthy Relationship Boundaries
How Jesus’s Teaching on “Pearls Before Pigs” Can Help You Guard Your Heart Stuck in a Painful Pattern There I was again, stuck in what had become a very familiar pattern. Maybe you’ve been there, too—finding yourself in yet another painful interaction with someone you care … [Read more...] about Pearls Before Pigs: Biblical Wisdom for Setting Healthy Relationship Boundaries
Re-Kindle The Light of Christ
There are drops of coffee all over my new counter. As I pour, more drops slide to the light surface. Has this pot been leaking all of this time? Maybe our old pitch-dark counters hid the leak. Seeing it makes me want to fix the problem. This is a mess every time we pour. It … [Read more...] about Re-Kindle The Light of Christ
Trauma-Informed Parenting: Building Resilience in Children and Families
The Day I Heard Her Story: How Trauma-Informed Parenting Can Support Children's Mental Health In my years of connecting with parents in various Mom’s bible study groups and adoption and foster care support groups, I’ve heard countless stories of heartbreak and hope. But one … [Read more...] about Trauma-Informed Parenting: Building Resilience in Children and Families
