Listen to the blog: Sitting by the fire, I have a pile of journals next to me. I enjoy re-reading past journal entries. As I reflect on my past musings, I notice a pattern that permeates almost every year. At some point in my conversations with God (all of my journal … [Read more...] about What God Does When I Finally Let Go
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Take Time for Your Soul: How to Create a Self-Led Retreat
Have you ever felt overwhelmed or disconnected, like life is just moving too fast? That was me recently. I realized I had been distracting and even numbing myself from looking inward and connecting with God in a real way, and I know that is not the recipe for fulfillment and … [Read more...] about Take Time for Your Soul: How to Create a Self-Led Retreat
Why Am I so Angry: Understanding and Controlling Anger
I hear words or noise, but I’m no longer processing their meaning. All I can focus on is the feelings rushing through my body. My heart is racing, the rhythm of it pounding louder and louder in my head. Heat builds in my chest, rising to my face. Flushed and tense—I am … [Read more...] about Why Am I so Angry: Understanding and Controlling Anger
Defining The Work of Your Life
Defining The Work of Your Life One day while having lunch with a friend (who is also a therapist), she off-handedly remarked about how “it’s my life’s work to not let my dad’s opinion control how I feel about myself.” This phrase really stood out to me and I haven’t been able … [Read more...] about Defining The Work of Your Life
Jesus’ Solution To The Rhythm of Life
I have been really frustrated with the rhythm of life…my life. It is funny because reading everyone else’s blogs on success, getting the most of life, and seizing the day, many focus on routine and rhythm. And I guess with all the noise and busy-ness in the world, it … [Read more...] about Jesus’ Solution To The Rhythm of Life
Healthy Ways to Manage Your Emotions
Navigating emotion is a learned skill. It requires patience and practice. Sometimes guidance. There are varying emotions of different depths- and each variable can require a different approach to management and coping. Sometimes our attempts at managing these emotions can be … [Read more...] about Healthy Ways to Manage Your Emotions
