Do you find it challenging to maintain a grateful heart in the midst of the unexpected? If so, you are not alone. Gratitude can be tough to practice, even during ordinary times. And we know life sometimes is far from usual. Yet, living without appreciation will only make our circumstances harder to endure.
We often carry around misconceptions about mental illness that add to the stigma, struggle, and unnecessary suffering. You might even hold some of the beliefs I once had. Let’s strike down those false beliefs together. Will you join me and step up and help with mental health awareness?
Do you ever pray for God to close a door He doesn’t want you to go through? Then He shuts that opening, and you find yourself in utter shock and despair. It leaves you at a crossroads, usually in the middle of a waiting period. Quite possibly, you feel helpless and out of options. However,…
What is the hardest task you have ever had to do in life? Our answers may differ, but I bet the agonizing wait is near the top of your list. After all, do you like waiting for results, God to answer a request, or standing in line? Most of us despise the delay, and we…
When the unexpected threatens to destroy your dreams, what do you do? Do you sulk, get angry, wallow in sadness, give up, or continue to try and make it happen even when reality says no. Find out today a new approach to take when your aspirations don’t turn out as planned.
Today we are featuring our most popular post in November 2020 | Grace & Truth Link-Up. At the beginning of each month, here at Embracing the Unexpected, we look back at the previous month to see which titles were catching our reader’s eyes. We measure this by the number of times an article was clicked….
Do you glide smoothly into a change when it appears as though it will be beneficial? Or do you resist it with all your strength? It always baffles me when a change has the potential to bring good, yet we wrestle with wanting to cling to the old. Do you ever do this too?
When you see another person struggling, is your tendency to jump in and try to alleviate the hardship? After all, it seems kind, loving, and what a good Christian should do. However, could we be doing more harm than help by underestimating the importance of the struggle?
Are you willing to have a difficult conversation? What about when it comes to someone contemplating taking their own life? Maybe it feels too scary and awkward, so you remain silent. However, to keep the people we know safe, we must learn how to have these challenging dialogues. Knowing what to look for and what…
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