Bible Study
A look into various Bible passages with an eye for the surrendered life.
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Christian Self Care part one: Lessons from under a Broom Tree
Christian self care isn't everyone's favorite idea, but looking at God's tender care for Elijah under the broom tree in Kings, we see just how much our well-being matters to God.
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A New Quiet Time Plan
Do you struggle with daily quiet time? Read on for a simple four-step plan for daily time with God as well as a free printable quiet time journal.
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Hope for prodigals (sort of part two)
Most of us know someone who isn’t walking with God. And for the anxious soul, it’s easy to worry and fear over those souls. It feels justified. Why would I NOT worry about the heart status of my loved ones? How could it possibly be wrong? Well...
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Three Hidden Benefits of Anxiety
Can anxiety actually create beneficial character traits in a Christian? Yep, and James gives us three. Discover how God can use your weakness for HIs purposes.
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Asleep in the Boat–The Authority of Jesus
This is who loves me. He’s Other, not quite tied to this world. That means I, as his daughter, am also other, not quite tied to this world. Anxiety, which plagues me, is worse when I forget that, and it lessens when I remember. The rules here, the chaos and noise, the rises and the falls—this isn’t my kingdom. It’s not my home. Jesus was homeless, and in a way I am, too, only it’s a good thing. How much time do I want to spend on real estate here? This place is a mess, and it isn’t mine. Not permanently.
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Watch Expectantly
What does it really mean to be ready to serve? And what does a servant do, practically and physically, while he’s waiting for the master? Finally, what does this have to do with anxiety or fear?
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What makes you feel safe?
There is NOTHING wrong with feeling safe. The closer I am to God, the safer I feel in all scenarios. God wants me to feel peace and calm and joy and contentment. He’s all for that. But when I strive to avoid certain things to the point where my drive for safety is draining away all my peace… Well, that doesn’t make sense, does it?
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Why a panic attack is like being in the belly of a fish
...I was surprised to find what appeared to be a description of a panic attack. It wasn't, not exactly, but the similarities--and the lessons, easily apply. Yes, a panic attack and time in the belly of a fish have a lot in common.
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When you Feel Forgotten by God
I find a lot of comfort in the Psalms. In fact, I find so much comfort that I’ve been working on a book of devotions about the Psalms of David. In my youth I didn’t have time for them. They didn’t touch me. Now that I’m older, I have no idea what my young self was thinking. Older me just about lives in the Psalms. Almost every human condition is addressed in the Psalms, and that includes fear.
