Trusting through the Agony
Do you think people in Biblical times didn’t suffer depression? Do you believe those who faithfully love God never fall into … Read more…
Faith and Mental Illness
My Experience of Childhood Anxiety: Selective Mutism
Sometimes I’m… Quiet I had nothing to say. NOTHING. I could sit for an entire visit to my cousins’ in silence. … Read more…
You Make Me Bold: Kirsten’s Story
Today you get to read along with the ladies at the CNY Wesleyan Women ladies retreat. We chose this beautiful piece … Read more…
Joy, Reality, and Living a Lie
Choosing Hell over Heaven I recently reread C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. When a friend mentioned it, I didn’t remember reading … Read more…
Unhappy Dawn: Feelings vs. Truth
I was awake too early this morning. Spinning thoughts keeping me from returning to the sleep I longed for. Dawn didn’t … Read more…
In Need of a Clean Heart: Sex, Societal Lies, and Bipolar Disorder
Men as Medication Modern society’s lies about sex, undiagnosed bipolar disorder, and lack of self-worth created a mess that almost destroyed … Read more…
Momming is Hard: Encouragement for the Mom Struggling with Mental Illness
Momming is hard. Depression and anxiety make it even harder. I often believe I’m not good enough, that God should never … Read more…
Health, Wholeness, and Being a Nose Hair in the Body of Christ
While I’m a strong advocate for Christians struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental illness to not dismiss medication as an … Read more…
From Suicide Watch to Sushi: An All-New Me in April 2017!
As my 44th birthday approached, I decided I’d do something different this year… Be intentional about having a little fun. With grown-ups. … Read more…
How to Grow through Giving Up, Part 6: Changing Perspective
Spiritual Growth through Giving Up I don’t know how it should look in your life, or what God may call you … Read more…
How to Grow through Giving Up, Part 5: Out with the Old, In with…
So, you decided to give up something for Lent. Beautiful! What has replaced it? If you found a worthwhile Why, you have … Read more…
How to Grow through Giving Up, Part 3: Ashes to Ashes, Glitter to…
When I started my post on What is Ash Wednesday? for this six-week series for Lent, I Googled Ash Wednesday to verify the … Read more…