Mental Health Meets Faith
But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. (Jeremiah 17:7) Lately, God has been speaking to me about confidence. It’s a message that He is speaking to me internally and one that has been echoed all around me in this season. Confidence is not something I have had a lot of in my life. No matter how well I performed or how many friends I […]
“He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.” (Matt. 28:6) He isn’t here. He is risen. Risen from the dead. Although He took the sin, the disease, the hurt, the pain, the trauma and the wounds of the whole world, He has risen where He is now seated in the Kingdom of love with our heavenly Father. He has risen. Risen […]
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. (Prov. 31:8-9) Who out there loves confrontation? Not me. Unfortunately, it is a necessary element in growth, maturity and certainly in leadership. Have you ever witnessed something that was clearly wrong or harmful and felt your gut twist as you wondered if you should say […]
“I love each of you with the same love that the Father loves me. You must continually let my love nourish your hearts.” (John 15:9) This Valentine’s Day will be different for me. This time around I’m married. I’ve found my forever person to spend every Valentine’s Day with now going forward. Praise Jesus. And while I am so excited for this new beginning, this morning I find myself reflecting on all the Valentine’s Days […]
Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. (James 3:2) Effective communication is the relationship goal that we should all be after. Let’s face it. Effective communication can make or break a relationship. However, communicating our needs or navigating conflict with a loved one isn’t always easy. Here are some good strategies for keeping the communication flowing […]
For this is what the Lord says: “I will extend peace to her like a river…” (Isaiah 66:12) I looked towards the sky above me. I was surrounded by tall rock walls and a canopy of tropical trees. The scene was gorgeous. The warmth of the sun felt heavenly, as I floated along the lazy river. I smiled. The King and I glided through the river on huge inflatable tubes. Mine was bright pink and […]
Lately, I have been studying and reading about the brain. Dr. Caroline Leaf has amazing materials regarding brain science and how it correlates to scripture. Right now, I am reading her book The Perfect You, which I highly recommend. Dr. Leaf speaks a lot about how we always have the power to think, choose and feel. Our brains are very amenable to change. By thinking about what we are thinking about, we have the power […]
With the wind at my back, I make my ascent up the Mountain of Life with my Lion King at my side. We enjoy one another’s companionship through the heat of the day and the cool of the night. Our hearts have become intertwined and with each passing day I feel more free and fully me. Along the way, we encounter the entrance to a cave marked Fear. I hear the whispered hush of voices […]