Stories and reflections on faith and following God when anxieties and doubts try to get in the way
Self-doubt turns me inward and tells me I'll never be good enough. But the Bible is full of stories of helplessly broken people who were used for God's glory, not because of their confidence or abilities, but because of God's power within them.
Doing hard things makes us stronger. The more I have been stretched, the bigger I can dream. I used to confine my dreams to my backyard, but now there is possibility. Because I know I can do anything for an hour.
You are not alone, and many like yourself have completed the journey you are just beginning who are ready to tell you that you can do it.
For a few months, I couldn't step onto a scale without having a mild panic attack.
Today, I want to challenge you--and myself--to pray a little differently.
"though Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, after having heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was."
Sometimes equipping yourself can seem like you’re giving in to your fears, but in reality you are using your fear in your favor, molding it into something helpful instead of harmful.
What if God’s promise is not to be a road map but a travel companion?
What are practical things you can do when suffering from persistent anxiety and depression? I hope my experience helps you.
