I’ve heard that frustration can be defined as the gap between your expectations and reality. “I thought X was going to happen, but Y happened, and now I’m frustrated.” But what do we do when the thing that didn’t live up to our expectations is God himself? Have you ever been mad at God? I […]
Read MoreLife After Divorce
We live in a broken world full of broken people and broken relationships. It’s a sad fact of life. There’s not one person on earth that hasn’t been affected by divorce. Maybe it was your parents, or your siblings, or your friends, or you. But, the stark reality of divorce has left its mark on […]
Read MoreParenting Advice for Humans
Parenting: It’s not for the faint of heart. For those of you in the thick of raising your kids, you know firsthand the challenges of parenting. It’s a constant tension between being -loving but firm -fun but disciplined -friendly but authoritative…the list goes on. And the challenges constantly change as your kids grow. The issues […]
Read MoreThe Power of NO
The older I get, the more I’ve embraced the word, ‘No’. The fact is, saying ‘no’ is a learned skill. (Say it with me…”No.” Feels pretty good, right?) For some of us, saying ‘no’ is extremely challenging (I’m looking at you, people pleasers). Even the thought of disappointing someone makes you break out in a […]
Read MoreHow to Manage Anxiety in 10 Minutes
Anxiety. We all deal with it on some level. Now, I’m not talking about the type of anxiety that requires treatment by a professional. Some of you struggle with an anxiety disorder…and I strongly encourage you to talk to a mental health professional and seek proper care for your condition. What I’m talking about is […]
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