“It takes courage… to keep going.” I saw a quote posted by Cowboy Up today. And for those that don’t know, it’s a group in Maury Co TN that seeks to build awareness of suicide. To prevent suicide. Educate others on the signs- YES, there are signs. I would say always. And they also provide …
Have you ever been called to forgive someone, but forgiving them is the last thing you want to do? Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. And forgiving when you don’t feel like it is perhaps even more important than when you do. Because forgiveness is a gift from God, to each and every one …
A couple of days ago, I watched a YouTube put out by Bethel’s own Kris Vallotton. And in it, was THE BEST illustration of true forgiveness I have EVER heard. He spoke on the power of forgiveness and how Christ paid it all for us. And it really is worth watching. You can watch it …
What do you want out of life? What do you dream about doing? What would you do if you had a million dollars? If you’ve never asked yourself these questions, do so now. Because how you answer these questions and the following will tell you a lot about your dreams for your life and where …
A memory came up in my Facebook feed today that I’d posted a year ago this morning. It was a Saturday morning. Jan 25, 2020. I can tell you the exact day of the week, because I know the days of the week that followed. But before I get into all that, I want to …
I’ve been actively seeking employment for a month now. And due to the pandemic, it’s been an uphill battle. I literally spend hours upon hours a day seeking out employment online- which is a change from when I got my first job almost 20 years ago. But even with the internet supposedly making applying for …
In order to receive healing, you have to want the Healer more. And Jehovah Rapha, our God, is the ultimate physician. After losing everything that mattered to me in January 2020, God met me at Mercy, exactly as I was, where I was. Depressed, full of fear. And something we don’t often talk about in …
For everyone who has ever battled depression. For anyone who has ever suffered a loss and a pain so deep and so real that it took your breath away. For anyone walking through the grief and mourning that comes from a loved one dying and facing the unthinkable. This is for you. “We overcome by …
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I’ve mentioned it before, but Tenth Avenue North has a song called Worn that I believe sums up depression in Christians PERFECTLY. The lyrics are just so powerful. They speak of a beauty and hope in the middle of the storm of greatest pain. And for me, at my lowest, they signified how badly I …
With the current climate in our nation being a mix of chaos, concern and fear, it’s no wonder that tensions are high and anxiety is rising. Stress, worry, fear, and anxiety. All of these are very real emotions in a season of Covid and national security concerns. And if, like many Americans, we have our …
