After having read a number of reviews about a recently published Christian self-help book, I was struck by the number of readers desiring more authenticity. Honest sharing rather than humble brags. Heart-soothing truths realized and lived-out in the struggles to which every woman can relate. Action steps leading somewhere instead of basic, common sense fillers.
This next series, then, will be entitled “Let’s Get Real”. I don’t mind going deep if you’re willing to go with me. It’s time for those of us in the church and those who aren’t even sure about the church to allow the light of Christ to penetrate the hurting, fragile places of our hearts, souls, and mind.
During the next couple of months, we’ll delve past the surface and dive into the challenges we face or those that have followed us from the past into today. We’ll get real about fear. Abuse. Unrealized dreams. Purpose. Mental health.
In the meantime, I’d love to hear from you. What burdens your heart? What keeps you up at night? How can I pray for you?
Feel free to share your struggles and, together, we’ll meet up to realize hope exists, healing is real, and restoration is possible.
Blessings,
Tammy
Top Five 2018 Blog Posts Roundup
When You’re Not Happy and You Know It-The Struggle with Loneliness and Depressionhttps://tammykennington.com/2018/09/06/when-youre-not-happy-and-you-know-it-the-struggle-with-loneliness-and-depression-and-a-free-ebook
When You’re Not Happy and You Know It https://tammykennington.com/2018/08/09/if-youre-not-happy-and-you-know-it-day-1/
Living a Balanced Life in an Unbalanced World https://tammykennington.com/2018/07/12/living-a-balanced-life-in-an-unbalanced-world-day-2
Sitting in a Pile of Ashes? Finding Hope in Your Job Moments https://tammykennington.com/2018/03/20/sitting-in-a-pile-of-ashes-finding-hope-in-your-job-moments
When Anxiety Threatens Your Personal Peace
https://tammykennington.com/2018/02/05/when-anxiety-threatens-your-personal-peace
Struggling with envy and general feelings of sadness right now. Life stuff is just hard. Thanks for your prayers. Visiting you today from the purposeful faith link up. laurensparks.net
Praying for you Lauren! We all struggle – who knew it’d be this hard?! But, wow, thank God for a living God!
Hi Lauren. Thank you so much for sharing your struggle. Father, surround your daughter’s heart with your joy and peace. Bring to mind those times you’ve been faithful and protect her from the lies of the enemy that threaten her in the midst of the hard. In Christ’ powerful name, Amen. I’ll continue to pray, Lauren. Blessings,Tammy
It’s interesting that you wrote about being authentic. I think that’s a real key to living satisfied. We, um, “I” tend to live to please and fulfill expectations and lose sight of authentic me. I’ve been seeking to be more real – but honestly….a bit scary…. Looking forward to your new series!!!!
Hi, Char. It is a little scary to be real, isn’t it? But, I think God grows, heals and uses us when we’re authentic with others. Our messes are definitely His ministry opportunity! Blessings to you, Tammy