Christian Living · Fear · Trust

7 Ways to Be Properly Worried

Got a sinking feeling? Pesky premonitions? Just a little nervous? That's nothing! Here are seven sure-fire tips to fuel that anxiety. Dwell on Your Fears Worried about the state of the country? Read more news. Join one of those activist movements and meet up with fellow disgruntled souls so you can gripe and grouse together. Listen to your favorite political news… Continue reading 7 Ways to Be Properly Worried

Christian Living · encouragement · Uncategorized

“What It’s Like Explaining Depression Meds to Many Christians” by To Save a Life

Hello dear readers! I am in the middle of working on some upcoming blog posts for this week,  but I saw a great post today that ties in beautifully to the past several posts regarding invisible illnesses. I'm including one of the graphics, but you'll have to click the link to see the rest:  … Continue reading “What It’s Like Explaining Depression Meds to Many Christians” by To Save a Life

Christian Living

Depression: What it is and How to Fight Back

Most people think depression is purely a state of mind. Are they right?

Christian Living · Knowing God

My Greatest Fear

We often fear the wrong problems while being complacent about the right ones.

Prayer

A Voting Christian’s Prayer

Our Father in Heaven, You are King of Kings, Creator of the Universe, and Lord of my life. You raise up nations, and you take down nations. Our times are in Your hands. Thank you, Father, for allowing us to dwell for many years in this country of prosperity and peace. We are grateful for your… Continue reading A Voting Christian’s Prayer

encouragement

Be strong. Fear not. (Day 12 of the #Encourage Marathon)

Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” ~ Isaiah 35.3-4, ESV Welcome to mile marker 12 of our #Encourage Marathon! (If you… Continue reading Be strong. Fear not. (Day 12 of the #Encourage Marathon)

encouragement · Fear

Feeling overwhelmed?

Somewhere, right now, there is a young mother standing in her house, the fingertips of both hands pressed into her head in frustration. The house gets cleaned, only to be dirty within a few minutes. She sits down to rest only to be interrupted by another of her children. The sink is clogged, the repairman is calling, the bills need paying and dinner needs preparing. Somewhere, right now, somebody you know is feeling overwhelmed. It might even be you.

Christian Living

The Overlooked Truth About Depression and Faith.

Most people think that depression is purely a state of mind. Are they right?

Christian Living

Be still. Now.

Be still? How can I be still when faced with trouble? Isn't that the time to spring into action?

Prayer · Trust

Building Trust Through Prayer

Isn't it a blessing to have friends to lean on? Friends give you a shoulder to cry on, a sympathetic ear, and a warm hug. We aren't going to make ourselves vulnerable to our friends if we don't trust them. We aren't going to trust them if we never communicate with them. Do you trust God and confide in Him as you would a friend through prayer?