Emotional Roller Coaster Prayers
My life so often feels like a rollercoaster of emotions. One minute I am praising God for His goodness, the next I am yelling at Him in anger. I’m always amazed at how quickly my [...]
What a Dirt Trail Taught Me About Worry
I was recently seeking the Lord for some direction and clarity on a fairly significant life decision I had to make. As my introverted self always has to do, I took a couple of days [...]
7 Ways to Support a Friend or Loved One with Depression
This blog post originally appeared on thehopeline.com. I love my friends and family. I don’t want any of them to struggle, suffer, or feel pain, especially not when I feel like I might [...]
Connecting With God in Nature
Have you ever noticed your mood when it’s a beautiful day outside? You have more energy, you’re smiling and laughing, and you feel like giving random people high fives in the halls at work. [...]
Open-Handed Faith
God can do so much more with the little in your open hands than He can do with a resistant heart. Have you ever tried to hold sand in your hands? The thing about sand [...]
Count Your Blessings
Do you ever take the time to count your blessings? I’m sure you know the children’s song, “Count Your Blessings”, but thanking God for specific blessings isn’t just for kids. Blessed be the God and [...]