Category: Faith
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Running Your Race: The One Thing That Matters Most
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” – Acts 20:24 Let me ask you something: What are you running toward? Not literally (though if you’re…
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Finding Guidance in “Lead on Good Shepherd” by Patrick Mayberry
Life can feel like a maze sometimes. Between school, friendships, work, family pressures, and figuring out who we are, it’s easy to feel lost or overwhelmed. That’s why songs like “Lead on Good Shepherd” by Patrick Mayberry hit so deeply—they remind us that we were never meant to navigate this journey alone. The lyrics paint a picture…
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“The Least of These”: Living Out Matthew 25:40 Every Day
There’s a verse in the Bible that has always stopped me in my tracks. Matthew 25:40 says: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Think about that for a second—Jesus is literally saying that how we treat others is how…
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You Were Made for More
There’s something powerful about a song that doesn’t just sound good but actually speaks truth into your life. Josh Baldwin’s “Made for More” is one of those songs. The lyrics are a reminder that we’re not here by accident. God created each of us with a purpose, and when life feels overwhelming, this song pulls us back to that…
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The Hidden Power of Kindness
There’s this one verse in the Bible that hits me every time I read it: “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:2) That’s wild, right? The idea that every interaction matters—that the person in front of you could be way…
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When You Can’t Feel His Presence: Finding God in the Room
Last week, a client sat across from me, tears streaming down her face. “I know God is supposed to be with me,” she whispered, “but I feel so alone in this depression. Where is He?” This is where Maverick City’s “In the Room” speaks such profound truth into our darkest moments. The song reminds us…
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How to Keep Your Cool When Life Gets Under Your Skin
Let’s be real—some days feel like everything is designed to test your patience. That slow Wi-Fi when you’re on deadline, the friend who keeps flaking on plans, or even just the way someone chews their food. We’ve all been there, feeling that familiar heat rise up and wondering if we’re about to say something we’ll…
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You Are the Light: Living Out Your Divine Purpose
As I reflect on Matthew 5:13-16 this morning, I’m reminded of a conversation I had with a client last week. She felt invisible, like her struggles with anxiety made her useless to everyone around her. But Jesus tells us something radically different about who we are. “You are the salt of the earth… You are…
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Finding Peace in the Storm: Managing Anger Through Faith
As both a mental health professional and a believer, I’ve seen how unmanaged anger can devastate relationships and personal well-being. Yet anger itself isn’t sinful—it’s what we do with it that matters. Understanding Anger’s Purpose Anger often signals that something important to us feels threatened or violated. Even Jesus expressed righteous anger when confronting injustice…
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The Sacred Practice of Writing
After nearly twenty years of walking alongside clients in their healing journeys, I’ve witnessed the profound power of putting pen to paper. The same transformative practice that helps process trauma, anxiety, and depression in my therapy office becomes even more powerful when applied to our spiritual lives. When we journal while reading Scripture, we’re not…
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