How to Have Hope in God While You Wait Almost twenty years ago, I had the privilege of catering the rehearsal dinner for my baby sister. It was a glorious event and time in my life! Nothing screams hope like the wedding of two people who love Jesus! She is Read more
Healing Old Wounds: Personal Reflections on Historic Abuse The scars left by historic abuse can linger for a lifetime, affecting not only those who have directly experienced it but also their families and communities. Acknowledging these wounds is often the first step towards healing. Recognition of the trauma and its Read more
Anchored in Hope: Finding Strength in Life’s Storms As a follower of Jesus, we have access to a hope that breathes life into our deepest pain. It’s a hope that shouts from rooftops rather than whispers from the sidelines. His hope is so much more than wishful thinking. It’s life-transforming Read more
How to Begin a New Chapter in Life When You Feel Uncertain An unseen songbird calls from the spruce tree, sharing its hopeful song in two short notes. I close my eyes and pray that the biting wind might sweep my cares away. In ten short minutes, I’ll step into Read more
Anxiety and Parenting: How to Balance Your Needs with Your Child’s Parenting is a rewarding yet demanding journey that often involves navigating emotional highs and lows. While joy and fulfillment are a constant, the stress and pressure of caring for a child—especially in today’s fast-paced world—can also lead to anxiety. Read more
Are You Drinking Too Much? Key Early Warning Signs Facing the hurdles of life often prompts individuals to find comfort in pursuits or pastimes; for some individuals, this might entail indulging in a beverage of choice. When consumed in moderation, alcohol can be integrated into a rounded lifestyle; however, it Read more
Breaking the Stigma: Talking to Your Child About Mental Health and Substance Use As parents, discussing sensitive topics like mental health and substance use with your child can feel overwhelming. These conversations, however, are essential to breaking the stigma and building a foundation of trust and understanding. While society has Read more
How to be more Relationally Healthy It’s true. We have never been more “dialed in” or “connected” as we are today. We can text or message anyone anywhere in just a few seconds. I can send a quick note to my husband or kids here locally, or I can message Read more
It was a gorgeous day. As my girlfriend and I set up our chairs to face the ocean, the breeze was gently blowing our hair. The temperatures were ideal, and the sounds of the surf and the seagulls were soothing. Leaning back in her beach chair, my friend popped open Read more
Overcoming Fear: The Benefits of Therapy for Anxiety Anxiety can often overwhelm people with unease and can make simple tasks seem difficult to accomplish. It’s becoming more common in today’s moving society to find ways to handle this feeling of worry and stress. Therapy stands out as a method that Read more
5 Unique & Natural Ways to Support Your Mental Health Mental health is something that is not always easy to talk about. Stress, anxiety, mood swings, and bouts of sadness can affect us at any time. Recently, mental health conversations have become more open, which is why many people explore Read more
Practical Ways to Build Self-Security and Confidence Living in today’s fast-paced world can make it tough to feel secure and self-assured at times due to the pressures of comparison and societal expectations that can significantly undermine our confidence levels. However, it is crucial to cultivate a sense of self-assurance and Read more