Tag: finding joy

Christian Testimonies, Faith, Focused Living, Mental Health, Relationships

Broken Jars and New Beginnings – Finding Freedom in Forgiveness

An important, but less recognized, aspect of mental health is forgiveness. Studies have found that the act of forgiveness can lower our risk of heart attack; improve cholesterol levels and sleep; and reduce pain, blood pressure, and levels of anxiety, depression and stress. Forgiveness is about decluttering our minds from the anger and bitterness that hurts us so we can move toward improved heath and healing. In today’s post, I share a powerful testimony of forgiveness that God used to set me free.

book reviews, Faith, Gifts of Pain, Overcoming Obstacles, Pain & Suffering

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!

Faith, Focused Living, Gifts of Pain, Overcoming Obstacles

The Gift of Joy

When was the last time you rejoiced? It seems that many of us have lost our joy because, like peace, we’ve anchored it in the wrong things. We’ve linked our joy to our kids, careers, circumstances, or current emotional state. True joy is not the absence of sadness, nor is it circumstantial (that’s happiness). Joy is a fruit of the Spirit that is cultivated the more we fix our eyes on Christ. In today’s post, find out how you can cultivate joy and embody contentment regardless of your circumstances.

Christian Testimonies, Faith, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Relationships

From Believing Lies to Being Grounded in Truth – Laura’s Story of Transformation & Healing

Laura’s testimony of overcoming addiction, escaping an abusive relationship, and shedding the lies she once believed about her identity and worth is so powerful! Once she began attending church and seeking Christ, God began to reveal things in her life that needed to change and ground her in truth. Today, she is a Sunday school teacher, women’s ministry leader, and woman of God who is sharing her story to bless others and glorify Him.