A few weeks back, I wrote that I was struggling with anxiety and shared some verses that I try to cling to when I feel anxiousness arising. In addition to meditating on scripture, prayer is another discipline that can bring me peace during times of…
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Seven Bible Verses to Counter Anxiety
I don’t generally consider myself an anxious person. While I’ve occasionally experienced situational anxiety (hello, public speaking), I’ve never really struggled with it in an ongoing way. But over the past few weeks, I’ve been overwhelmed with worry, stress, and a sense of burden, walking…
Psalm 40: Out of the Miry Bog
In my bible study this year, we’ve been walking through Acts, but we also have an accompanying Psalm each week. Chatting with my group’s leader the other day, we discussed that while the study of Acts has been so good, the dives into the Psalms…
A Tribute to My Son, the Navy Recruit
CONTENT WARNING: This post is an unabashed praise-fest of my wonderful son. I may ramble a bit. Sorry, not sorry. It’s been an emotional, eventful month. The day after Christmas, our son Big Kid—otherwise known as Wes—went to MEPS (military entrance processing station) and returned…
A Bible Verse for a Happy Thanksgiving
During one of my bible study meetings recently, we discussed how it’s nearly impossible to give in to fear, anxiety, anger, and other negative emotions when you’re in a gratitude mindset. The act of counting our blessings or existing in a state of thankfulness crowds…