More Faith, Less Frenzy

More Faith, Less Frenzy

Four hundred fifty-eight; the number of Bible verses containing a version of the word “faith”. Scrolling down the list, I notice three action verbs reappear consistently. Walk. Serve. Obey. Walk faithfully. Serve faithfully. Obey faithfully. Simple words,...
The Christian’s Mission (Im)Possible

The Christian’s Mission (Im)Possible

The nudging at my heart is almost imperceptible, like the butterfly movements an expectant mother feels when the blossoming life within ripples softly against the secret places. I pause. Is this my imagination or has God gently prompted the thought?  Still uncertain,...
Six Lies We Believe About Anxiety

Six Lies We Believe About Anxiety

My voice, high and quiet, barely penetrated the good-humored discussion among my colleagues. Attempting to lead an activity, I was certain I noticed dismissive, bored glances from the other women. Their unspoken words, all a figment of my anxious imagination, left an...
Three Truths About Anxiety

Three Truths About Anxiety

Electricity surged from my arms into my fingertips like an overactive bug-zapper in the Florida Everglades. My body temperature seemed elevated–ears burning, cheeks hot while an invisible weight crushed my chest making it difficult to fill my lungs or breathe....