Today I’m going to get real and raw about a time in my life where I was overcome with PTSD and anxiety. I asked over and over where God was in the midst of that time and it wasn’t until now, years later that I have gleaned some insight and wisdom as to how God…
When I think of faith on fire, I definitely don’t think of resting. But this is one of THE MOST powerful ways to fuel our faith. But slowing my mind and resting can become such a struggle, especially in today’s society.We are always on the go, rushing from one thing to the next. And when we…
Have you ever felt burnt out and unsure of how to find peace? It is especially hard to find rest and peace during this busy time of year. I’ve been struggling with burnout over the past few weeks and it has left me feeling exhausted and weary. How do we overcome burnout and find peace?…
Do you struggle to overcome anxiety in your life? Today I want to help you find hope and direction as you seek to overcome anxiety in surrendered obedience.Far too many times I’ve let anxiety direct my thoughts and my actions. I’ve tossed and turned at night, fearing the what ifs and struggling to surrender this…
Have you ever really needed encouragement in a time of suffering and had no idea where to look? Sometimes it’s hard to find direction and someone who understands exactly what you are going through. And while finding support in community is extremely important, there is great wisdom and encouragement that so many have poured out…
Have you ever struggled to overcome deep-rooted fear? I’m talking the one that keeps you up at night?I often get laughed at for my silly fears of stink bugs and tidal waves. These fears are actual fears and they affect me, but I know they aren’t really based on anything real. At the end of…
I didn’t know how to find peace for the majority of my early faith years.If I’m being honest, I’ve felt unsteady most of my life. Unsteady in my faith. Unsteady in my fears. I’ve seen my world turn upside down in an instant and I’ve seen brokenness wear me down over the years. We live in…
As Christians, we are told not to fear because we can have faith. But if you’re anything like me, you find it hard to know how to fight fear. I mean, fear isn’t really something you want to feel. But so many of us have been through the grief and traumas and tragedies that leave…
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Have you ever been crippled by the fear and anxiety of losing loved ones?I’ve lost several loves ones over the course of my life. Some losses were harder than others, many filled with trauma or tragedy. Because of this, my family developed a sort of system to cope. No matter how you were feeling, you…