When Our Greatest Fears Come True – The Story Behind “The Blessing” By Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, and Elevation Worship

Are you struggling with fear? In today’s post, I share a life-changing story, shared by Kari Jobe, that helped me flip the script from a doomsday narrative to the one God has already written for us in His Word. His promises don’t protect us from everything that makes life hard, but they do free us from living in fear. Find out how!

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!

The Art of Daily Rest: My Coping Coffee

Just like we fuel ourselves physically we need to recharge ourselves emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We can exercise regularly, attend therapy, and eat the cleanest diet, but if we are not also practicing rest and relaxation it’s all in vain. In today’s post, guest author Danielle Pete shares healthy coping strategies to combat stress so we can be prepared for battle when faced with blindsiding hardships.

Two Truths and a Lie About Anxiety

Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in a sea of worry and Jesus is sleeping?  If so, you’re not alone—Jesus’ closest friends experienced the same thing. In today’s post, Jen shares common misconceptions about anxiety and two truths that are helping her shift her focus from the waves of life to the One who controls them and walks with us through the storms.

Shifting Lanes for a Slower Pace of Life – The Struggle

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”  Matthew 11:28 God speaks to me through music.  Combine the power of good music with the power of God’s Word and the result is mood-altering, perspective-shifting, and life-changing. Christian music is my saving grace when I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed.  It centers me when I’m out of alignment, calms […]

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 […]

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 […]