A large portion of my life has been spent wishing I was different. I am an introvert, but I desperately wanted to be an extrovert. I am responsible and need routine, but I really want to be carefree and spontaneous. I overthink just about everything, but I wish I could just accept things as they... Continue Reading →
Why Do I Feel Like a Failure?
Our lives are shaped by our experiences and our interactions with others. Still, we like to think we are in control of our thoughts, beliefs, and opinions. Since we control our thoughts, we should be able to will ourselves out of depression, anxiety, or despair. Although we may be influenced by external factors, we are... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Fear With Faith
Nothing makes me more fearful than uncertainty. I am a person who likes to plan, so when the future is uncertain I feel unsettled. You could say I'm a type A personality, so sitting back and going with the flow is pretty difficult for me. Over the years I came to realize how much is... Continue Reading →
You’re Not Alone
The number of people affected by anxiety and depression have been rising over the past decade. The isolation and stress of COVID only served to exacerbate this already alarming trend. The chronic stress of daily life has been leading to emotional exhaustion, with the greatest impact on the younger generations. As the level of stress... Continue Reading →
Prayer: When God Seems Silent
In our darkest hours we call out to God in prayer. We pray for help, rescue, healing, and intervention. Sometimes we see a clear answer to our prayers, but other times it may feel like God isn't listening. How do you measure the effectiveness of prayer? If it's measured by receiving the outcome we've ask... Continue Reading →