Mindfulness and Radical Acceptance – A Christian Perspective

Mindfulness is about noticing intrusive thoughts without being swept away by them. Cultivating mindfulness means developing the skill and ability to control how long we pay attention to what. Today’s post is on the power of Mindfulness and Radical Acceptance to reduce psychological distress (symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression) and anchor your hope in God.

Reconciling Two Realities (Cultivating Hope that Does Not Dissappoint)

When difficult times come, we often allow the uncertainty to overcome our faith. We struggle to see past the present-day obstacle and reconcile seemingly inconsistent realities – a good God with pain, a loving God who allows us to suffer, etc. In today’s post, I’m sharing how we can take a new vantage point that proves both realities are true so we can be fueled by Hope and the glory that awaits.

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.

How Nutrition Impacts Your Mental Health

There is a strong link between good nutrition and mental wellness. Many of us change our diet in response to health concerns, but what if we instead viewed food as a front-life of defense against illness, disease, anxiety, and depression? In today’s article, guest blogger Ruth Verbree of Weigh Down Lifestyle shares what the Bible has to say about how we fuel our bodies and how what we eat affects our our physical and mental fitness.

3 Keys to Find Meaning

In the book, Man’s Search for Meaning, Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, writer, and Holocaust survivor, Vickor Frankl, shares how he held on to hope, found meaning and purpose, and persevered through horrific conditions while living in a Nazi concentration camp. If you’ve ever wondered how you can find more meaning and purpose in your life, this post is for you!