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Is Self-Care compatible with Christian “Death-to-Self”?
Is Self-Care compatible with Christian Death-to-Self? This question is especially important in a culture where self-care is preached as the solution to every problem and depression is still at an all time high. Are we just not doing enough "self-care"? Or could...
Does Depression play a Key Role in the Christian life?
I recently had the privilege of reading a beautiful new book by my dear friend Sarah Robinson called I love Jesus but I want to Die - Finding Hope in the Darkness of Depression. It was a powerful, beautiful book about the reality and pain of depression and suicidal...
How to live Lifegiving “Death to Self”: Are you Doing it Wrong?
Death to self - Unappealing? Definitely (At first glance). Macabre? Maybe it can seem so from the outset. Outdated? Since when does the bible go out of date? Misunderstood? Absolutely! Don’t let fear of "death" stop you from finding this hidden secret you’ve been...
How to Get Motivated – The 5 Second Rule for Living your CALLING!
Wondering how to get motivated for the little mundane things you know you should do but they just don’t seem exciting enough to always move us for their own sakes… ie. Saying your prayers, getting out of bed, working out, having that conversation, kindness when you...
How to Respond when God Wills Suffering
When God wills suffering? How can a good God possibly allow suffering? We pronounce the question with a flourish, smiling smugly on the inside thinking that we've finally found ourselves an excuse to doubt Him, or at the very least, justify our bitterness or our...
On the days when Motherhood is Hard…
This May I dedicated my blog to living motherhood as a calling. I spent some time revisiting past posts in which I have reflected on what motherhood has taught me, what makes it beautiful, and what makes it hard. Many days are hard. Most days are messy. Post-Partum...