Did you know that monarch butterflies have much to teach us about God’s miraculous sustaining power? Amazingly, of all the butterflies God created, the monarch butterfly is the only one that can make bird-like migrations every year, flying some 2,500 miles from north to south for the cold winter months. In an article called, “The … Continue reading Step 11: Renew Your Strength in the Lord
To remain free from anxiety and fear, we need a mature faith. One that will stand through trials and storms. Rock-solid faith built on a sure, eternal foundation. What if we have placed our hope in something that can be burned up, used up, broken, or removed? Or perhaps, our faith is dependent upon our … Continue reading Step 7: Rebuild Your Identity and Secure Your Faith in Christ
Surrender and breakthrough go hand in hand. First we surrender, then we experience breakthrough. But what if you’ve gone through all the steps, surrendered everything you can think of—and yet true freedom feels just out of reach? I know the struggle feels overwhelming, and you’ve been fighting the good fight. You feel the chains of … Continue reading Step 5: Believe—Jesus is Your Chain Breaker
My friend texted me Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m., "Silly question—I have extra tickets for the Star Wars Disneyland private event tonight. Would you guys want them for free? It goes until 1:00 a.m." Knowing my son is a Star Wars fanatic, and being it was the eve of May the 4th Be With You … Continue reading Mom, Do You Know You Are Perfectly Loved?
Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, is quoted as saying, "change is the only constant in life." When we consider all the moving parts of our lives—like homes, jobs, physical appearance, numbers on the scale, the amount of money in our bank accounts, the ebb and flow of the stock market, relationships, personal interests, responsibilities and commitments, … Continue reading Learning to Ride Waves of Change
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12, NIV). I'll be transparent, there are times when I don't feel like obeying God's call to write. Don't get me wrong, I love the … Continue reading How to Persevere in Obedience When You Don’t Feel Like It
Alone, I sat in the darkness of my bedroom bearing a heaviness I could not shake. Anxiety tightly gripping my chest. I know I can’t give up, I told myself. But I can’t keep going! Perhaps you’ve felt this way before, too. You’ve given it your all, but you’ve found it’s not enough to free … Continue reading From Living in Fear to Living Perfectly Loved
Do you struggle with FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)? One definition of FOMO, according to verywellmind.com is, "the feeling that you are missing out on something fundamentally important that others are experiencing right now." To feel like you're missing out on something can be devastating; heart-crushing even. It can also be very stressful! No one … Continue reading Psalm 23:1: The Solution to Your FOMO
Did you know that you have a Father in heaven who loves you perfectly? He promises to never leave you nor forsake you. He sees the pain of your struggle. He knows the depths it's taken you to, and He wants to meet you right in the middle of it—in the hardened, dark places of your heart that feel void of all hope, joy, and life; and in the deep down, hidden places where shame, doubt, anxiety, and fear like to hide out. If you are struggling with anxiety and fear—your Heavenly Father's perfect love has the power to free you!