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
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
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
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
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
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
Why Health Anxiety Feels So Overwhelming Health anxiety can quietly take over your mind before you even realize it. Sometimes it starts with a symptom. A pain. A change in your body. A Google search that suddenly sends your thoughts spiraling. And before long, your mind has already traveled ten steps ahead into worst-case scenarios. … Read more
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
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
If we’re being honest, there are moments when prayer feels like a waste of time. Not because we don’t believe in it. Not because we don’t care. But because life is full, our minds are busy, and sitting quietly with God can feel like the least productive thing we could be doing. And if you’ve … Read more