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Spiritual Discernment: Why That Gut Feeling Might Be God’s Protection
That sinking feeling in your stomach when something’s off, but you talk yourself out of it anyway? I know it well. I spent months ignoring
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When Negative Emotions Are Actually Biblical
“If you’re really trusting God, you wouldn’t feel this way.” I’ve heard this sentence in various forms my entire Christian life. And for years, I
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The Hidden Trauma of Unanswered Prayer
“Well, God didn’t answer my prayer so He must not be real.” I’m sure you’ve either heard these words or thought them before. And I
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Running To or From God: How Trauma Affects Faith
“Surprise!” my parents cheered when I entered my dorm room. They handed me a ‘congrats’ balloon as I collapsed onto my bed. I had just
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The Grace You Don’t Want to Give: When Emotions Fight Faith
It was in that moment I realized it. I didn’t think they deserved to go to Heaven. The grace I’ve written about, the forgiveness and
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When Sexuality Becomes Identity
Last week, I wrote about modern idolatry – how we place good things above God. Today, I want to talk about probably the biggest idol
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Beyond Golden Calves: Understanding Modern Idolatry
Idolatry sounds like an old-timey idea that we don’t experience anymore. After all, who has a golden calf chilling on their living room mantle? But
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Spiritual Abuse: The Hurt That Drives People from Faith
Content Warning: This post discusses spiritual abuse, manipulation, and religious trauma. “God is speaking through me to give you direction.” “If you reject us and
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The Ministry of Presence: A Guide for Supporting Mental Health
This month we’ve covered a number of common mental illnesses and ideas. But what about those who may not necessarily be experiencing mental health issues
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The Lie of “This Is Just How I Am”
The National Association of Mental Illness’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Month this year is “Awareness Into Action.” This resonates deeply with me. While talking
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Trauma Triggers: A Journey of Faith and Healing
I don’t remember exactly when I first experienced a trauma trigger, but I do remember how it felt. One moment I was fine, the next
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The Illness We Mistake for Choice: Addiction Beyond Stigma
Mental Health Awareness Month brings with it an opportunity to shine light on truths that often remain in shadow. Today, I want to talk about
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Rethinking Suicide and Salvation
Content warning: This post discusses suicidal thoughts and theological questions around suicide. If you’re in crisis, please reach out for help immediately by calling or
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The Battle with Intrusive Thoughts
They strike when you least expect them. You’re driving down a familiar road when your mind whispers, “What if you crashed into the pond?” You’re
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Death to Life: Easter’s Promise of Second Chances
Easter always makes me think about new beginnings. There’s something so profound about the story—Jesus, buried in darkness for three days, then emerging victorious from
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More Than a Divine Wishlist
Have you ever found yourself treating prayer like it’s Amazon Prime for God? I know I have. I’d add items to my spiritual shopping cart—good
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Not What He Had in Mind: Jesus vs. Today’s Christianity
A quick note before we begin: This post is going to be more direct than my usual writing. I’m not writing this to judge or
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On Trust: Stronger at the Broken Places
We’ve all been there. That gut-wrenching moment when trust shatters. Maybe it was a betrayal by a friend who shared your deepest secret. Maybe it
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Reclaiming You In Parenthood
There’s a moment every parent experiences: you’re standing in your home, surrounded by baby gear, possibly covered in various bodily fluids, and suddenly you think,
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When Faith Feels Flat
“Okay, I believe… now what?” If you’ve ever found yourself asking this question, you’re not alone. That listless feeling, the subtle drift from passionate faith
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Breaking Free from the People-Pleasing Prison
One day I looked up and realized I’d built my own prison. The walls were made of others’ expectations, the bars forged from my desperate
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The Sacred Art of Setting Boundaries
Boundaries are as old as creation itself. In Genesis, we see God establishing the first boundaries – separating light from darkness, water from land. These
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The Struggle for Mercy in a World of Quick Justice
Let’s talk about something that’s been on my mind lately: the tension between cancel culture and mercy. I’ve come to realize that cancel culture is
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How Could a Loving God Allow Suffering?
The Question That Haunts Us All This one’s going to be heavy, friends. Of all the questions I hear about faith, this might be the
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The Daily Choice of Forgiveness
Growing up in church, I heard about forgiveness constantly. My pastor talked about how Jesus forgave us on the cross, how we need to forgive
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The Gossip Trap
“Spilling the tea.” “Sharing the latest news.” “Just catching up.” Gossip has a clever way of disguising itself in today’s culture. Between endless Kermit memes
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When Simple Tasks Feel Heavy: Living with Depression
Depression can make the simplest things feel impossible. When I was in its depths, something as basic as getting out of bed to brush my
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‘Pray It Away’ – Let’s Talk About What Actually Helps
“Just be happy.” “Just give it to God.” “Just pray about it.” These well-meaning phrases may come from a place of love but can completely
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Moving On Isn’t Forgetting
I see you struggling with the guilt that comes after loss – those moments when joy feels like betrayal and moving forward feels like goodbye.