Smoke and Mirrors
“But it looks real.” My prayer hung in the air and the silence settled around me. This wasn’t the first time I had been in this situation. Staring down the lies and fears. Letting the [...]
Peace in the Midst of Anxiety
I think everyone can agree that 2020 is not what anyone expected. If you, like me, have experienced anxiety in all this, it’s ok. In fact, it is completely normal to experience some level of [...]
Laying Down Our Burdens
You Give Away What You Carry The phrase, “you give away what you carry” seems to have fresh meaning these days. In fact, there’s nothing like a worldwide pandemic to reveal what burdens you’ve been [...]
Jesus Loves Me (2003 Mercy Graduate)
Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so...” I remember singing this song in Sunday School as a child. I knew the song well, and, of course, I knew Jesus loved [...]
Giving Yourself Permission to Handle the Suicide of a Loved One in a Healthy Way
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Our heart goes out to those who have lost a loved one from suicide. In today's blog, professional counselor Jen Otero shares some ways to handle the suicide [...]
Navigating Your Anger at the Lord
Anger at the Lord Anger is an emotion that is often overlooked when talking about our relationship with God, yet it is crucial to understand, overcome, and journey through. When we are walking through a [...]