You might be surprised to know that there are many people in the Bible who I would describe as a total basket case. We've got David, who can seem manic and dances around in his underwear, and other times seems depressed and wishing for death. Samson has such a bad breakup … [Read more...] about What Are You Doing Here, Elijah? A Bible Story About Burnout and the Nervous System
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When You’re High-Functioning but Emotionally Exhausted
Why “Holding It Together” Is Costing You More Than You Think I still had my hospital wristband on. If we could be really quiet as we crawled in bed, we wouldn’t wake up our 5 year old son, who would be getting up for school soon, or my brother-in-law, who had just … [Read more...] about When You’re High-Functioning but Emotionally Exhausted
It’s Never Totally Right At The Holidays
Listen to the blog: We had a totally fine Christmas. There is literally nothing to complain about. Nothing went wrong. No fights. We saw all the people. Ate all the food. My son got the most important stuff on his list. My husband and I didn’t even get into an argument … [Read more...] about It’s Never Totally Right At The Holidays
What Would Bring You Joy on Christmas?
Listen to the blog: Christmas is often talked about as “the most wonderful time of the year,” yet many people quietly feel stressed, lonely, or disappointed when the day finally arrives. Expectations can be sky-high — perfect family moments, perfect gifts, perfect … [Read more...] about What Would Bring You Joy on Christmas?
A Letter to the Young Mom Carrying the Weight of Depression
If you are reading this, I want you to know I am thinking of you. I see the way your shoulders bend under a weight you have carried for years. I imagine the mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible and the evenings when you wonder how you made it through the day. As much … [Read more...] about A Letter to the Young Mom Carrying the Weight of Depression
Enthroned Over the Flood
*** I wrote this blog after another devastating hurricane hit the Gulf South. As another storm approaches, we are reminded of past challenges, particularly the devastating floods of 2016 and Hurricane Katrina, which left a mark on South Louisiana. It’s hard not to feel a sense of … [Read more...] about Enthroned Over the Flood
