Trust & Control
Trying to hold everything together is exhausting. Whether you’re worrying about the future, waiting for answers, or carrying responsibilities that were never yours to carry, these articles will help you loosen your grip and trust God more deeply. You’ll find biblical encouragement and practical steps for releasing control, finding peace, and remembering that the outcome belongs to Him.
7 Signs You’re Carrying Responsibility God Never Asked You to Carry
Sometimes the heaviest things we carry aren’t actually ours. I have a tendency to take responsibility for things. Sometimes that’s a good quality. If something needs to be organized, handled, planned, or figured out, I’m generally pretty comfortable jumping in and getting it done. But I’ve also learned that there’s a downside to being the … Read more
Are You Trusting God…or Just Trying to Control Everything?
There’s a difference between taking responsible action and trying to make sure everything turns out right. Have you ever found yourself wondering how many times you should say something before you need to just…stop saying it? Maybe you see a problem that needs to be addressed, a decision someone you love is making that concerns … Read more
How to Trust God When Life Feels Out of Control
When life feels out of control, anxiety usually gets louder. Not always panic. Not always fear in the dramatic sense. Sometimes it’s just the constant mental pressure of not knowing what’s going to happen next. What if this falls apart?What if I make the wrong decision?What if things don’t work out?What if I can’t handle … Read more
Joy in Hard Places: How to Find Fullness in a World of Emptiness
There are some voices you trust immediately—and Julie Barclay is one of them. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Julie personally from our time serving together at The Chapel in New Jersey, and I can tell you firsthand: what she shares comes from a place of deep authenticity, hard-won faith, and lived experience. Julie has … Read more
Faith Over Fear: Biblical Lessons for Uncertain Times
Even if you are not someone who struggles with fear or anxiety, there are moments when world events can feel deeply unsettling. News headlines change quickly. Conflicts rise and fall. Political tensions grow. It can feel like the ground beneath us is constantly shifting. Yet the Bible reminds us that this kind of uncertainty is … Read more
When Life Feels Heavy: Finding Peace Through Humility and Serving Others
There are seasons in life when even good things feel heavy. When you’ve done your best to simplify, slow down, and seek balance—but your soul still feels unsettled. I’ve been walking through one of those seasons lately. For the past year and a half, I’ve carried a quiet heaviness that’s hard to describe. It’s not … Read more