Do you love a new year and how it ushers in unknown potential? Sometimes it is so exciting to leave the past behind and forge forward. Usually, a fresh start is so appealing to me. However, the start to 2022 felt a lot like the previous one, and it’s left me finding it hard to…
What if you could help reduce stress during the holidays for loved ones who struggle with a mental illness? Would you be willing to try? I believe it is possible with some understanding, planning, and a few actions. We Must Seek to Understand the Stress Before we can help reduce stress, it is critical to…
Are you in the middle of waiting desperately for something? A delay is challenging, whether you’re anticipating a baby to arrive, a prodigal to return, or that miracle you asked God to grant. So, if you find yourself standing in line or maneuvering through unexpected circumstances, remember—a grateful heart helps you embrace the wait well.
Waiting is inevitable. We will all wait for something in our lives. Sometimes it will be excruciatingly painful, like waiting on God to grant a miracle, answer a prayer, or let us know He is near. And other times, waiting will solely be a bother. However, knowing how to embrace the delay well is critical—discover…
Do you ever think your marriage will fail or maybe even wish it would? There was a time about fifteen years ago when I was ready to give up. With the addition of unexpected circumstances, I felt as if a struggling relationship was too much to endure. Until someone wise spoke words that resonated and changed…
Are you in the middle of the biggest race of your life? Perhaps it’s a course, which may have caught you off guard and calls for perseverance. So why not learn how to run the race of life like a marathoner? Find out seven life lessons that are bound to help you move forward with…
Would you like to know one action you can take today to help you thrive in your relationships? It may sound easy; however, without practice, it is hard to master. The secret is to be all there while in the presence of others. Find out why this act is valuable and a few tips to…
Happy New Year! Today we are featuring our most popular post in December 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…
Are you exhausted from saying “yes” to too many people or activities? Is it a struggle to utter the word “no?” Do you continuously try to satisfy others in your life when it isn’t in your best interest? Perhaps you struggle with people-pleasing. Would you consider contemplating the why behind it and how to stop…
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