Processing our Emotions with Jesus
You have likely been told, “Don’t trust your emotions.” Or “Your emotions will lie to you.” I couldn’t disagree more. I understand what people mean [...]
The Power of Process
I recently traveled from my home in Nashville, Tennessee, to Springfield, Missouri, for a conference. To get there, I took an Uber to the Nashville [...]
Grace for Those Who Are Struggling
Some people are hurting because bad things have happened to them. Some people are hurting because they have made bad choices. The problem is that [...]
To Be Fully Loved, You Must Be Fully Known
We are all created with a desire to be fully loved. Our souls crave someone to look at us and say, “I know everything about [...]
Is God Supposed to be Enough?
“God is enough for you.” “All of your needs should be met by God. You shouldn’t need other people.” “If you need others, then you [...]
When People Become Projects
If you are a follower of Jesus, you have likely been taught that you are called to join God in helping the hurting and seeing [...]
The Truth About Accountability
I don't know many people who would say, "You know what I need more of in my life? Accountability." It's just not a popular word. [...]
What is Freedom?
If you want to talk about a word that has as many different connotations and definitions as there are people in the world, let’s just [...]
When We Just Don’t Want to Feel the Pain
In 2006, a movie was released called The Pursuit of Happyness. The title alone connected with people because whether or not we are consciously aware of it, many of us are on that very pursuit every single [...]
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
SELF-CARE. What was your initial response when you read those words? Did you immediately dismiss it? Or laugh because the idea of self-care in your current life season [...]
Forgiving God
I can only imagine how many sermons you’ve probably heard on the topic of forgiveness - sermons about how God has forgiven us and how important it is that [...]
Becoming More Attuned to God’s Voice…and Why it MATTERS
I have some news for you, friend. And this news is either going to be freeing or perhaps a little scary. Maybe both. But here [...]