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"When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted." AND YET... Encouragement from Psalm 77

Trusting through the Agony

October 29, 2017October 20, 2017

Do you think people in Biblical times didn’t suffer depression? Do you believe those who faithfully love God never fall into … Read more…

There's not fool-proof way to never get sick. That's true physically and mentally. But we can give our bodies and minds their best chances. Here are Five Things You Should Be Doing to Maintain Your Mental Health

Five Things You Should Be Doing Regularly to Maintain Your Mental Health

August 21, 2017August 29, 2017

No matter what you do to stay healthy, you can’t guarantee you’ll never get sick. It’s the same for physical and … Read more…

Joy, Reality, and Living a Lie

August 12, 2017August 8, 2017

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…

Even when we can't see it, God's Light shines on our path.

Unhappy Dawn: Feelings vs. Truth

June 9, 2017June 9, 2017

I was awake too early this morning. Spinning thoughts keeping me from returning to the sleep I longed for. Dawn didn’t … Read more…

Does mental illness make me unfit to serve in church? No! Each of has a unique place in the Body of Christ.

Health, Wholeness, and Being a Nose Hair in the Body of Christ

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

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!

June 26, 2017April 12, 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…

Ashes to ashes. Glitter to... How to Grow through Giving Up, Part 3. The problem with glitter ash.

How to Grow through Giving Up, Part 3: Ashes to Ashes, Glitter to…

February 16, 2018March 17, 2017

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…

Should I give up something for Lent? Maybe hot cocoa, or chocolate in general? What is Lent, any way? How to Grow through Giving Up, Part 2

How to Grow through Giving Up, Part 2: What is Lent?

March 1, 2019March 8, 2017

As I was finishing last week’s post, I drank a cup of dark chocolate cocoa. With cinnamon. And whipped cream. As … Read more…

How to Grow through Giving Up, Part 1: What is Ash Wednesday?

February 10, 2018March 1, 2017

When I was a kid, my understanding of Ash Wednesday was murky at best. It was one of those weird things Catholics … Read more…

Memorization can be difficult. Why should we make the effort to memorize Scripture?

The Importance of Memorizing Scripture

January 24, 2017January 24, 2017

Something important wasn’t given enough emphasis in the first month of Listen When He Speaks. Scripture memorization. And the month’s theme verse. … Read more…