FAITH CENTERED POSTS
When in a mental health crisis I grappled with faith and searched for clarity about what was true. In the end, Christian counseling and uncovering lies I’d believed about the character of God paved a way to lasting healing. Let’s carve out some space for your mind to breathe.
How To Start Living Intentionally Everyday | 5 Helpful Action Steps
Welcome back to the Cultivating Intentionality series. Here are all the posts in the series. Intentionality to Relieve AnxietyCreate an Intentional HomeTake Your Thoughts Captive With IntentionalityAction Steps for Intentional Living I've seen it work in my own life,...
Intentionality Relieves Anxiety | A Simple Way to Improve Mental Health
I'm launching a new short series all about Intentionality. Today I'm sharing how intentionality relieves anxiety. Other posts in the series will cover: Action Steps to Intentionality, Intentionality in your mind (taking your thoughts captive), and Cultivating an...
You’ve Read the Bible in 90 Days
The Bible is a BIG book. Now you've finished reading the Bible in 90 Days. That's a BIG accomplishment. Don't let your momentum go. If you're wondering what's next read on. We did it! (Or we're on our way to finishing!) Over the weekend we passed the "official" 90th...
FREE Guide to Practicing the Sabbath | Reshaping Your Rest Pt IV
This post is last of a series on Sabbath rest. Today we'll cover some final thoughts and action steps for practicing the Sabbath, including a FREE downloadable guide. Here are the previous posts: Part I--How to take a Sabbath rest. Personal Sabbath testimony, Sabbath...
Keeping the Sabbath | Reshaping Your Rest Part III
Today I'm happy to bring you part III of the Reshaping Your Rest series. For once, I'll be piping down to let others do the talking. I'm sharing a few commentaries and resources that have helped me further understand what setting apart a day of rest really means. All...
10 Key Bible Verses for Understanding the Sabbath
Welcome back to the Reshaping Your Rest series. Today we will dive into 10 key Bible verses for understanding the Sabbath. Here are all the posts in this series: Part I--How to take a Sabbath rest. Personal Sabbath testimony, Sabbath symbolism and meaning.Part II--Key...
How to Take a Sabbath Rest | Reshape Your Rest | Part I
This is the first installment of a series on the Sabbath. Here are all the posts in the series: Part I--How to take a Sabbath rest. Personal Sabbath testimony, Sabbath symbolism and meaning.Part II--Key Bible verses and takeaways for understanding the SabbathPart...
Wait Expectantly | Planting Seeds For Next Season
I wish I was good with plants. But that's just not the case. I come from long lines of folks who are plant savvy. My parents have a massive garden that feeds the family all year. Their yard, patio and deck are adorned with flowers and containers all summer. My...
The Kitchen: Start to Finish
Last week I asked if you'd be interested in seeing the messy middle of our kitchen remodel--instead of just the pretty before and afters. The response was overwhelmingly positive. So today I've got all the dirty details for you. I'll try not to be too wordy and let...
Things Look Worse Before They Look Better | Trusting God in the Mess
Today I'm sharing an everyday devotional about trusting God in the mess of our lives. I've learned over and over that things usually look worse before they look better--and trusting God in the mess is safe. Read along as I tell you a story from everyday life and weave...
Reading Old Testament Law | 7 Ways to Refresh Your Mindset & Free Study Guide
If you are reading through the Bible, plan to, or have read it--you know that reading Old Testament law can be tricky (or nap inducing). Today I'm excited to share a few ways you can refresh your mindset toward the law. (You can get a couple reading plans here, or...
Who Else Gets Confused By Spiritual Gifts? | The Truth About God Given Gifts
Once upon a time I was drawn like a moth to a flame when it came to spiritual gift assessments. I wanted so badly to understand my God given gifts and what they meant for my life. It took years of learning and letting go of some selfish ambition to understand that God...
