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 →
Prayer: Is God Listening?
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 →
Stay Awake!
As I prepare my heart for Holy Week I find myself thinking a lot about spiritual readiness. Jesus frequently used the words asleep and awake to describe our spiritual readiness. Just before Jesus was betrayed he told his disciples that they would all fall away. Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all... Continue Reading →