Have you ever looked at something before you and thought it way too scary to face – that fight or flight kicked in and there was no way you were sticking around? How do we trust God in the hard times, the times where things literally seem like they will drown us? When I was…
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…
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…
If I’m being honest, I will have to admit that I struggle with prayer.I’ve had some pretty big prayers answered with a “no” and some others not answered at all. It’s hard for me to come to the Lord with a request and hope He will answer with a “yes”.So I come to the question…
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…
Welcome to Week 4 of the Sunshine & Scripture Tour!This week I’m so excited to introduce you to an someone who has brought me endless encouragement and insight on anxiety, fear and overcoming!Julie Loos has been a good friend for some time now and she has so much wisdom and insight in overcoming fear and…
Trusting God is good when life is spiraling out of control is tough. I’ve struggled most in my faith when I’ve seen good people suffer and bad people prosper.Where is God in times of suffering? Why does God let bad things happen to good people? Everybody faces these questions at some point in their faith….
It is possible to boldly face your fears with strength and confidence.When I was a kid, I used to think that grown ups had no fears.All I had to do was wait until I got older and I would never have to face a dreaded fear again. You and I both know I couldn’t have…
