Sometimes we use words interchangeably when the meaning is quite different. Yet, knowing and understanding the proper definitions might help us move forward significantly in matters that scare us. Discover how to recognize the difference between fear, anxiety, and worry. A Story to Help Illustrate Fear, Anxiety, and Worry It was a beautiful bright sunny…
Have you ever tried to help someone you love, and your efforts seem futile? You reach out, but it seems your attempts to make the circumstances better are inadequate. You hope and pray they will at least know they are not alone in the struggle.
Have you ever hesitated to celebrate something because it felt too small or personal? Sometimes, our most significant victories aren’t the ones we share on social media. They don’t include balloons, parties, or applause. Instead, they are the quiet, unseen triumphs—like making it through a hard day, finding a moment of peace, or seeing a…
Do you ever feel hopeless, as if life could never get better? Or maybe you aren’t the one feeling empty, but somebody you love does. You want to help however all of your ideas seem to fall flat. In our featured post today Lauren Gaskill shares about a time when she desperately cried out to God…
I thought you might enjoy seeing what sparked interest on the Blog at “Embracing the Unexpected” for the second quarter of 2018. Below you will find the top viewed posts, articles with the most shares, places where we had the most comments, as well as our favorite guest posts.
What do you think, should couples discuss depression in marriage? If you or your spouse have depression do you openly discuss it together? Whatever you do read this post, it might change your mind on the importance of becoming a team in whatever struggles you might have. As I always say, We were never meant to…
Are you in a place in your life where you don’t know what is next? The unknown can sure elicit some anxiety, especially if you are a planner. It also tends to put your faith to the test. Where do you turn in the unknown?
What do you need to know about anxiety to help yourself or someone you love? We all will experience it from time to time. But maybe you’re wondering how to determine when everyday anxious feelings are something more.
Do you find yourself restless, overwhelmed, or battling an anxious heart? Today, I want to introduce you to my friend Julie Loos, who writes at Unmasking the Mess. Julie doesn’t sugarcoat her struggle with anxiety—instead, she invites us into the real, raw places where God met her in the chaos. She even calls her anxiety…
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