Mental Health Meets Faith
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. (Isa. 61:3) When I think about the woman that I desire to be, rooted is a word that resonates deeply with me. When the storms of life come (and they do), my desire is to be a woman whose roots are dug so deep that I am ultimately unshakeable. I recognize that throughout our lives, every storm, trial, or […]
Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel. (Isa. 7:14) It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And yet somewhere amid all the Holiday bustle, the gift wrapping and last-minute Christmas shopping, it can be easy to get so wrapped up in the chaos that we forget to truly celebrate the things worth cherishing in our lives. In the mental health […]
To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair (Isa. 61:3) Beauty, joy, praise…. would you say these words describe some of the core ingredients of your life, as it stands today? I can recall long seasons of my life where I felt these words were far from me. There have been times in my life that […]
I have just returned from a much-needed vacation with my husband. Some breaks feel like a luxury and are nice to have. Others are badly needed. This break belonged in the second category for me. This season finds me in the last year of my grad program, the first semester of an off-site internship, and various other responsibilities and opportunities. It’s a truly good season, albeit a busy and stressful one. In this season, I am learning about my limitations. I […]
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. (Isa 61:1) Jesus read these words in a synagogue on the Sabbath in his hometown of Nazareth (Luke 4:18-19). According to the scripture, He read these words not long after he was […]
Right now, as I type, I am listening to the sound of fireworks going off through the night, as people celebrate our freedom as a nation. This is the perfect kind of day to ponder on things like independence, freedom, and victory. Recently, I was reading in 2 Kings 19 about a time in Israel’s history when the King of Assyria threatened to conquer Israel. In the words that unfold in this account, the people […]
Enjoying life, no matter what. I bought a pool pass last week. It was a big deal for me. After years of wishing I had a convenient place to go swimming during those lazy summer afternoons, I finally researched my options and did something about it. No more do I have to wish I had a place to go and swim. I can simply just go and swim. At this point in my life, I’m […]
Recently, I had the privilege of guest posting for Megan Allen Ministries. This ministry equips women to abide in God’s Word by providing tons of Bible study materials and inspiring posts to help you on your faith journey. Click here to check out my post on the 7 Psalms of Repentance and Forgiveness and be sure to check out the other amazing content as well!
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Ps. 34:18) I was sick to my stomach over Tuesday’s news. 22 lives lost. 19 precious babies. 2 teachers. 1 troubled 18 year old boy. I have no children of my own, but I cherish my 3 beautiful nieces. My husband and I are looking forward to having a baby of our own. As such, I have been doing a […]
As we dive into the topic of rest, let’s consider the things that distract us from the rest that God has designed for us. For many of us, it’s simply the problems and challenges of life. We face storms, battles, and giants that loom over us. There are circumstances in our lives that threaten to rob our security, our peace, and our joy. We struggle with fear and insecurities. And we know this isn’t how things were meant to be. […]