No one is born an anxious person. For many, anxiety became a part of their life because they learned at a young age to respond to life events by worrying or nervousness. Anxiety is a thief. It steals our joy, kills peace within and destroys the …
Recovery
The Beauty Of Sorrow
"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting." Ralph Waldo Emerson Have you ever experienced God through a specific word He highlights for you? It's pretty sweet when this happens as it reveals …
What Does It Mean To Be True To Yourself?
"There is a fine line between being a good Christian and being an enabler." Years ago, at a leaders meeting for a recovery ministry I was a part of, one of the small group leaders brought up a dilemma someone in their group was having; whether …
Quotes On Overcoming Fear
Fear is a natural reaction to all the turmoil in our world today. If left unchecked, fear will deceive you by exaggerating the truth. We can, however, learn to overcome fear. The word of God is the most powerful way for sure (You can read …
Jesus And Therapy: You Can Have Both
"I thought the biggest taboo in culture was HIV/ AIDS. However, I now believe it’s mental illness. As ministers, we have to assure people that it’s not a sin to be sick. Your chemistry is not your character, and your illness is not your identity. If …
I Know God Loves Me, But Why Is It So Hard For Me To Love Myself?
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." ~ Proverbs 4:23 A dear friend called me the other day and said, "this morning I had a melt down. I just broke down and started weeping, and didn't even knowing why I was …
