Throw Off What Hinders

In today’s post, I share about the “hindrances” the writer of Hebrews describes that can entangle us as we run. These impediments, from performance-based Christianity to a victim mentality, keep us from reaching our full potential and achieving God’s purpose for us. With the Lord’s help, we can strip off these “weights” and surround ourselves with a “cloud of witnesses” who will encourage us on our journey and ensure we finish the race well.

Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain and Uncertainty

In today’s post, I’m reviewing the book, From Lost to Found – Giving Up What You Think You Want for What Will Set You Free, by Nicole Zasowski. Her story is one of heartache and healing, infertility and miscarriage, and uprooting an identity misplaced in worldly things to anchor her worth in Christ. It’s about finding hope outside of circumstance, breaking free from perfectionism and other strongholds, and trusting God will use our pain to transform us into His image. If you’re walking through a season of pain or uncertainty, you need to read this book! Visit my post to enter our giveaway and win a free copy!

Why We Keep Casting Our Anxiety on the Lord And Reeling It Back In

Over the past two years, I have faced unexpected health issues that have resulted in chronic pain, worry, and a whole lot of prayer. I keep casting my anxieties on the Lord, as directed in 1 Peter 5:7, but sometimes it feels like I’m just reeling them back in. Can you relate? If so, today’s post is for you! God has revealed a life-changing truth about the connection between pride and anxiety in His Word, and it just might be the key to giving your worries to God for good!

Winning the War Against Anxiety – 3 Battle Plans to Transform Fear Into Faith

“Anxiety disorders in the United States are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to drug and alcohol abuse among men. In a given year, nearly fifty million Americans will feel the effects of a panic attack, phobias, or other anxiety disorders” (1). External factors including job stress, financial burdens, difficulty in personal relationships, and traumatic events are the primary […]

When God Doesn’t Fix It – How to Accept a “No” or a “Not Yet”

“Mommy, can I watch a show?” “Mommy, can I have this toy?” “Mommy, can I have a treat?” These are just a few of the questions I get asked by my children on a regular basis. Today, the answer to all three of these questions was no. Sometimes we think we can help the situation by explaining our reasoning process to our kids, but more […]

How to Achieve Emotional Freedom – 2 Things You Can Do to Let Go, Love Harder, and Live Fuller

Over 40 million adults are diagnosed with some type of anxiety disorder, including panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety, and generalized anxiety (1). I was one of them. For a long time I had trouble focusing and “clearing my mind” of anxious thoughts.  I worried about the future.  I replayed past events over and over in my head.  I thought about what I […]