Posts tagged “Anxiety”
Two lies and a truth
There is a game played at team-building events and slumber parties alike called Two Truths and a Lie. The idea is to learn more…
Why do I keep overeating?
In grade school, I was the fat kid. I don’t know how else to say it, but I was the catcher from the movie…
The end of anxiety
I should have been anxious. I was about to speak to the biggest audience of my entire life, a crowd of over one thousand…
The truth is, my life is messy too
A couple months ago, I interviewed two women who had abortions. The particulars of each pregnancy—that neither were married, neither father wanted the pregnancy…
Fully present
There’s nothing quite like having someone’s full attention. They’re present. They’re listening. They have their phone put away, and their eyes are focused on…
God is faithful
Ed’s wife struggled with anxiety. Often her fear of what might happen the next day would keep her up at night. Sometimes the anxiety…
The path to true healing goes through Christ
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the…
Reach out in love to help those impacted by abuse
“In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your…
Lies: Life should be getting easier
Christians love, love, love the passages in Scripture that promise God’s blessings on a believing life. We love to pray that God will take…
Carry on
Following the death of Prince Philip, I read a quote from Nick Bullen, who worked with the prince for his 90th birthday celebration. “He…
Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about humanity?
People are really frustrated with each other right now. There’s no shortage of issues on political, cultural, and personal life levels that can leave…
When death seems to win
This year I’m really struggling with writing about Easter. For me that’s pretty weird, because I love Easter. I love Jesus. I love that…