Posts from September 2016
Looking for Contentment? It’s Not What You Think
Sometimes I create in my mind a misguided picture of contentment. I imagine a fairly carefree disposition of someone who has her life in balance. She’s not overworked or bothered by much. She knows just the right thing to say, and her relationships are full of encouragement, mutual respect, and long conversations at cozy coffee shops. When tough times come, she’s tougher—always able to handle difficulties with a gracious spirit. This is not my life. Fears arise, trying circumstances burden,…
Some Things That Have Helped Me In My Struggle With Anxiety
“Recently I wrote “Some Things You Should Know About Christians Who Struggle With Anxiety”… Among the many responses it got was a frequent call for a follow-up article in which I could talk about some things that I’ve found helpful in my battle with anxiety and depression. Well, good news. Seven years of dealing with these disorders—coupled with an incorrigible tendency to analyze and overthink everything—have yielded a number of them. So then, here are a few. I hope they…
Real Men Love Strong Women
“Strong women are as vital as strong men to God’s purpose in the church. Why?” Read more…
Emotions are a Language
“Think of emotions as a language. They say something—something very important—and part of our job is to figure out what they are saying. Sometimes the interpretation is easy. A friend says, “I feel so afraid.” She is saying that a threat looms to something that is important to her. Got it. We hear her correctly. Now there is much we can do. We want to know more about the real or perceived threat, and we want to know how to…