We’ve all heard that before, right? Over the past couple of years, the focus on self-care has increased in that more people are aware of it, and yet, we see so many cases of people that are stretched too thin, overcommitting and trying to fit just one more task into the daily schedule. Our society … Continue reading Self Care isn’t Selfish
How do you handle the storms of life? We know they are inevitable, yet we often find ourselves ill-prepared and overwhelmed. Let’s take a look at how the disciples and Jesus handled a storm in Mark 4. As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they … Continue reading Success in the Storm of Mark 4
If you live in America, it’s becoming more and more likely that the answer is “yes.” Since 1985, American teenagers have jumped from 18% of college freshman feeling “overwhelmed” to 41%. Nearly one-third of teens and adults have an anxiety disorder. But do we even see it when it’s happening? Three Myths About Anxiety “It’s … Continue reading Is your teenager struggling with anxiety?
During and after tragedy, it is only natural to experience sorrow, grief, fear, and anger. We cry out to God “Why?” and seek comfort and often seek distraction. These hard emotions are important, natural, and expected – but they are uncomfortable. We can expect sorrow and grief in life, but how do we handle it? … Continue reading Handling Sorrow and Grief
We know that the Ten Commandments in the Bible tell us not to covet, which means to be jealous and want what other people have. But it’s a safe guess that at some point in life, you have experienced the feeling of jealousy. It’s one of the most universal feelings we have. So how do … Continue reading Handling the green monster of jealousy
Our imaginations paint summertime as a period of rest… sunshine, sweet tea, and sleeping in. But when was the last time you really felt that relaxed? Even our children now tend to fill the summer with camps, activities, and day trips. Our "vacations" quickly get filled with budgets, competing desires, tight schedules, cramped cars, and … Continue reading Can you relax on vacation?
"But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters. Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up … Continue reading Prayer during suffering in Psalm 69
A few days ago, we posted about the value in taking care of yourself in the middle of life’s busyness, by investing in intentional activities or strategies that we called “self-care.” This is part 2, where we’ll provide some specific ideas on activities that might work for you. First, take a look back at the … Continue reading Finding a “self-care” strategy
It’s a buzz word in the mental health community, but it’s important for all of us. “Self-care” is an intentional activity or strategy done with the intention of taking care of yourself in the middle of difficult or stressful situations. Are you overwhelmed? Are you drained, tired, or worn out? We all feel like this … Continue reading The value of “self-care”
Do you find yourself worrying excessively or unable to stop thinking about things that might go wrong? Everyone experiences worry, stress, and fear from time to time. But if you find yourself frequently thinking about problems or possible problems, this may be a sign of a problem with anxiety. There are many Scripture verses to … Continue reading Managing Anxiety and Worry