Christian Living
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
Why Do So Many Quiet Times Start with Good Intentions…but Never Seem to Last?
If you’ve read the first two articles in this series, you know my quiet time hasn’t always looked the way it does today. We talked about how I stopped treating it like another task to accomplish and started seeing it as time with Someone I wanted to know better. Then we talked about why my … Read more
What My Quiet Time Actually Looks Like (And Why It Changed)
People sometimes ask what my quiet time actually looks like. If you’d asked me that same question twenty years ago, my answer would have been completely different. Over the years, my quiet time has changed more times than I can count—not because God changed, but because my season of life did. That’s one of the … Read more
How I Finally Built a Quiet Time I Actually Look Forward To
Have you ever wanted to spend time with God…and somehow never gotten around to it? Building a consistent quiet time isn’t usually about finding more time. Maybe you planned to get up a little earlier. Maybe you carried your Bible to the kitchen table with your coffee or left it open on the counter the … Read more
7 Signs You’re Stuck in an Overthinking Spiral (and How to Break Free)
Some people wear overthinking almost like a badge of honor. They describe themselves as “deep thinkers” or say they’re just trying to be prepared. After all, thinking things through sounds responsible. The problem is that overthinking isn’t the same thing as wisdom. Overthinking is more than thinking deeply. It’s the habit of replaying conversations, imagining … Read more
What Does It Really Mean to Find Your Identity in Christ?
When my marriage ended, I realized my identity wasn’t where I thought it was. “Your identity is in Christ.” If you’ve spent any time in church, you’ve probably heard that phrase. I certainly had. People said it often enough that I assumed I understood it. I knew the words, but if someone had asked me … Read more
How to Stop Overthinking Everything: A Biblical Perspective
Overthinking can leave us mentally exhausted, emotionally drained, and spiritually stuck. If you’re constantly replaying conversations, worrying about the future, or searching for certainty you can’t find, you’re not alone. Let’s look at what the Bible says about overthinking and how to find peace in the middle of uncertainty. Why We Overthink Have you ever … Read more
Christian Anxiety About Finances: Trusting God in Hard Financial Seasons
When Financial Worry Starts Taking Over Christian anxiety about finances often begins with legitimate concerns. A rising mortgage payment. A shrinking savings account. An unexpected expense. A job that feels uncertain. Before long, those concerns can grow into constant mental noise that steals our peace and keeps us focused on what we lack instead of … Read more