Have you ever been crippled by the fear and anxiety of losing loved ones?I’ve lost several loves ones over the course of my life. Some losses were harder than others, many filled with trauma or tragedy. Because of this, my family developed a sort of system to cope. No matter how you were feeling, you…
Welcome to Week 4 of the Sunshine & Scripture Tour!This week I’m so excited to introduce you to an someone who has brought me endless encouragement and insight on anxiety, fear and overcoming!Julie Loos has been a good friend for some time now and she has so much wisdom and insight in overcoming fear and…
I’m so excited to welcome Natalie from Milk & Honey Faith for Week 3 of the Sunshine & Scripture Tour! Natalie’s writing has inspired and encouraged me to stand strong in my faith, to cultivate integrity and to love boldly as God has called us to. She writes with such vulnerability and wisdom and today’s post…
From pretty early on, I’ve learned to stuff down my painful memories. I didn’t have the resources or the understanding to work through them on my own and so naturally, I did all I could to forget them.And well into my teenage years, these memories stayed as far down as I could get them. Occasionally…
Do you have a loved one that has yet to find the hope and peace of Christ? It is a grievous battle, spending years praying for a loved one to find salvation. It is hard to pray for the lost, but even harder when it is the ones that we love most. I’ve fought this…
Trusting God is good when life is spiraling out of control is tough. I’ve struggled most in my faith when I’ve seen good people suffer and bad people prosper.Where is God in times of suffering? Why does God let bad things happen to good people? Everybody faces these questions at some point in their faith….
Have you ever struggled with finding joy when things are tough?One of the hardest parts of walking through a painful struggle is the expectation that we are to remain put together and happy.I’ve become proficient at making others believe I’m happy when in fact, I’m struggling with something in a big way. And I’m guessing…
It is possible to boldly face your fears with strength and confidence.When I was a kid, I used to think that grown ups had no fears.All I had to do was wait until I got older and I would never have to face a dreaded fear again. You and I both know I couldn’t have…
It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Crystal Twaddell as she shares 6 powerful ways to take a Stand Against Satan’s lies. Her powerful story has led her to God’s unending mercy and will bring you encouragement and strength! It’s the same old script playing over and over in my head, like the ticker scrolling…
Overcoming anxiety is possible.I have felt anxiety’s grip on my mind.I’ve tumbled through bad days and good days, all the while waiting for the next attack.And in that waiting, fear and worry cloak your every move.What will be the next trigger?What can I avoid to stay safe? Anxiety is powerful. It can be caused by…