“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 For years I lived a hurried lifestyle. I woke up at 4:40 am, was out the door by 5:30, arrived at work by 6:30, and would go non-stop until 5 PM. After an hour commute home, I’d eat […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
My heart goes out to all the parents of kids with life-threatening allergies. To the moms who have to double check every food label, triple check their purse or diaper bag for the inhaler or EpiPen, and live in fear over the what ifs. God does not want us to live in fear. “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And […]
There is a reason why the first step in every 12-step recovery program, including Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous, is for the individual to admit that they lack the power to overcome their addiction (1). There’s a reason why the second step is, “to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity” (1). This “Power greater than ourselves,” is […]
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 […]
How did someone who struggled with weight loss for 30 years finally turn her goals into a reality? How was she able to ditch the diets and make a permanent lifestyle change? Here is her advice, in her own words, for how to achieve and maintain your weight loss goals.
This is a guest post by Pam, who shares how her self-reliance and desire to feel financially secure prevented her from fully trusting God. When an unexpected turn of events forced her family to close down their business and declare bankruptcy, God revealed what it meant to fully rely on and trust in Him. Pam’s faith made it possible for her to persevere through a difficult time and for God to use her circumstances to transform her from self-reliant to God-reliant! Her story is a testament that true security comes not from our own efforts, but from our one true God.
In, From Unworthy to Beloved – Breaking Free from Insecurity, Lenae shares her struggle with feelings of insecurity, unworthiness, and fear. Her self-worth was largely determined by what others said (or did not say) about her and by society’s definition of success. As she sought to find her true identity in Jesus Christ, she became able to calm her fears, unmask her insecurities, and let go of her desire to be in control so that she could follow Him. In doing so, God led her down an unexpected path that turned out much differently, but much more beautifully, than she could have ever imagined.
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