5 Verses to Find Your Faith Again
I pulled the covers up over my head and closed my eyes tightly. My mind embraced a new day, but my heart rejected the new tomorrow because I knew the things that made my heart feel heavy yesterday were still there. I can still feel the heaviness, the worry, the waiting and wondering if things would work out. The unknown outcomes caused anxiety. Questions, and heartaches from a fresh new wave of trials make us want to go to sleep and dream of a better tomorrow. A day when life is good again and our hearts don’t hurt so much.
7 Psalms for the Depressed Woman
Two years ago, I shared a series titled, “Hope for the Depressed Woman.” I received an overwhelming amount of messages and comments about the series. I am posting the links below for easy access, but also I have a special gift I want to offer you. It’s a short collection of my favorite Psalms that I know will encourage your heart if you are walking through a difficult season. All you have to do is enter your email below. If you are already subscribed, you will receive the gift in your inbox, so no need to enter your email again.
3 Ways to Avoid Depression
Two years ago I shared my journey through some of the darkest days of my life. I gave you the inside scoop of what it looked like to be depressed and a pastor’s wife. It sounds so ugly when I put that way, but those words don’t seem to fit too well all in the same sentence. If you missed it, you can find the series here. Today, I’m living a different life. It’s a beautiful one that doesn’t go very close to that darkness we call depression. It’s not because I’m never tempted to sink back beneath the surface,
Hope in Hard Times
This week I’m so excited to introduce you to my dear friend, Sarah Geringer! She is a talented writer and we share a deep desire to share the peace of God that passes understanding with as many people as possible. You are going to love her transparent and authentic look at life. If you are encouraged by her words, be sure to leave a comment and let her know! You can check out her website and books here. I have to admit: hope hasn’t always come easily for me. I have several hope-defeating tendencies. For starters, I’m naturally one of
Peace in the Unknown
Welcome to a new series – Peace in Every Place! If you are in a season when peace feels a bit distant, I hope this encourages you. We all go through tough times. So hold on and know this too shall pass. If this series encourages you, be sure to leave a comment or shoot me an email! I am praying for you! Peace in Every Place We all know that feeling of facing circumstances that cannot be predicted. It’s the waiting periods of life that make us evaluate our faith and question our motives. Have you been there? You want
5 Things Your Depressed Friend Wants You To Know
Depression affects millions of women every year and women are twice as likely as men to get depressed. If you know someone who you think might be depressed or is going through a rough season of life, encourage them. You never know how your simple act of kindness will impact them. Women who are depressed often feel lonely and isolated like they are the only one dealing with depression. According to statistics, depressed women are all around us. They sit at the park, go to the grocery store, fill our church pews, serve in leadership, and teach our children. I’ve
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