God’s promises to us when we are anxious are wonderful. But sometimes they don’t comfort us as we wish they would. I’m convinced we don’t experience the comfort we long for because of our ideas about our purpose in life. How we understand our purpose makes all the difference in the way we receive God’s promises. Continue Reading →
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It’s tempting to believe that changing our bodies will calm the noisy, anxious thoughts in our souls. But our souls can’t be healed by changing our bodies. While body image struggles are complicated and painful, their weightiness provides the opportunity for God’s Word and the hope of the gospel to land with power. Continue Reading →
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When we see our bodies as an essential part of God’s purpose for our lives and we value what God values, we can experience a freedom we never thought possible. Holding tightly to God’s glorious purposes for our lives leads to freedom to serve and love with the body we have, no matter what it looks like. Continue Reading →
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The suffering involved with scrupulosity is a heart-wrenching experience to witness. It’s an issue that takes time to untangle. But God has given us powerful ways to address the distortions that fuel the scrupulous cycle of anxiety. By the power of the Spirit, our counselees can identify the ways they are clinging to distortions about God or themselves and begin resting in His grace. Continue Reading →
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Irritation is a regular experience in marriage. But even if your spouse doesn’t change, your love, appreciation, and enjoyment of them can. This article looks at the interpretations that fuel our irritation, along with three resources to help us in our fight against it. Continue Reading →
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