Two and a half years ago, I faltered under the weight of anxiety and depression and couldn’t imagine a life where moving beyond fear was possible. My marriage teetered on the edge. Night terrors and flashbacks due to childhood trauma and sexual abuse plagued my nights and crept into my days. I mothered my children out of unseen fears. At the end of myself, I contemplated removing myself from this world. I was falling apart in every area of my … Continue reading →
A few years ago, my family and I went on vacation to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We spent a week exploring the different shops and having new adventures. My wife and I believe vacations are times to relax, unplug, and have new experiences together. That formula works well … usually. In Gatlinburg, we first went zip-lining as a family, now a family-favorite activity. We also experienced white-water rafting for the first time. There were two options for our rafting trip: Raging Rapids … Continue reading →
As I listened to her anxious chatter, the image of my frantic friend blurred into an image of me as if I stared into a watery mirror. With furrowed brows, she rapid-fired concerns without the commas of deep breaths. She lamented the past and feared future failure as her meal sat untouched. I felt the frustration and pain of familiar words. My sweet friend served as judge, jury, and prosecuting attorney for her own case. Believing the lies of her … Continue reading →
Here’s some help in your battle against fear! We all battle fear from time to time. Our contributors wanted to share these five verses as powerful weapons in that battle. If you have a friend or loved one currently struggling with fear, please consider sharing these verses with them. … Continue reading →
Two tall, heavy doors loomed before me. Could I really do this? Taking a deep breath, I wrapped my fingers around a handle and pulled. It took only two steps over the threshold to start me on an exhilarating and difficult journey. Some dreams take longer than others to achieve. God-sized dreams are the ones we think impossible ever to see come true, yet, these dreams are done only in His timing and His help. God takes the impossible and … Continue reading →
I sat with Jon and Cheryl, my late husband’s and my best friends for almost fifteen years. Now they continue as dear ones to me, and I to them. As we ate at our favorite local watering hole, I updated them on the latest news regarding my first book’s publication. “I love this book!” I said with all humility because I know God superintended the story and its writing. It’s the riveting memoir of a pastor I assisted for … Continue reading →
