During a counseling session with Sarah, I listened as she reflected on a spiritual dry spell a few years earlier. “I was leading a small group, I co-facilitated a Bible study, and I was on a leadership team for the young adult ministry at our church. But somehow I still felt empty spiritually. I finally […]
During a counseling session with Sarah, I listened as she reflected on a spiritual dry spell a few years earlier. “I was leading a small group, I co-facilitated a Bible study, and I was on a leadership team for the young adult ministry at our church. But somehow I still felt empty spiritually. I finally […]
In my last post, we established that taking care of ourselves is important and Biblical. Yet this is something we all (myself included!) struggle with at some point. What are some of the obstacles that you encounter when trying to take care of yourself? Guilt Lack of time Spouse not supportive Overcommitments Kids (child care, […]
In my last post, we established that taking care of ourselves is important and Biblical. Yet this is something we all (myself included!) struggle with at some point. What are some of the obstacles that you encounter when trying to take care of yourself? Guilt Lack of time Spouse not supportive Overcommitments Kids (child care, […]
If you were raised in Sunday School like I was, chances are you’ve encountered this acronym sometime in your childhood: Jesus Others You Put Jesus first, then serve others, and finally think of yourself. Supposedly this brings JOY. I get the point that’s trying to be made— don’t be self-centered; life is generally better when […]
If you were raised in Sunday School like I was, chances are you’ve encountered this acronym sometime in your childhood: Jesus Others You Put Jesus first, then serve others, and finally think of yourself. Supposedly this brings JOY. I get the point that’s trying to be made— don’t be self-centered; life is generally better when […]
Notice anxiety creeping into your day? Here are three simple research-based things you can do to start feeling calmer right now. 1) Breathe. Seems simple, but it really works. When you’re focusing on your breath, you’re not focusing on your to-do list or fears. Breathing also triggers neurons in the brain that it’s time to […]
Notice anxiety creeping into your day? Here are three simple research-based things you can do to start feeling calmer right now. 1) Breathe. Seems simple, but it really works. When you’re focusing on your breath, you’re not focusing on your to-do list or fears. Breathing also triggers neurons in the brain that it’s time to […]
