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Emotional Exhaustion
I write this mostly to those task-oriented, high-A personalities out there who, like me, can run ragged and deplete your energy quickly and feel emotional, physically, mentally, and spiritually exhausted!! So consider a question for me – “WHY?” Why do…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Brother!
Today would’ve been Keith’s 53rd birthday. Even after 28 years past his suicide I still acknowledge his birthday and still grieve for him. My children are reaching those mature years of their lives when they ask questions about him and…
Read MoreHard to Live in the Present
In the depths of my counseling courses this semester, I came across a beautiful excerpt by H.J.M. Nouwen that I want to share with you: It is hard to live in the present. The past and the future keep harassing…
Read MoreI know what it’s like to go to war…and be free!
In the middle of counseling training a few weeks ago, one of my peers reflected on a piece of testimony I shared about my childhood abuse and it made me really think. She said, “You know what it’s like to…
Read MoreDo We Engage or Do We Avoid?
This morning, I sit in my classroom reflecting on a conversation I had with a man at the Passion Conference I attended last week. It was my third day serving, and I was already worn out from the early morning…
Read MoreForgiving the Abuser
When I was five years old, I was sexually abused by a family member. The abuse occurred for two years until the predator moved away, but the occasional visits and family get-togethers remained stressful and brought me extreme anxiety. I…
Read MoreYouth Suicide
Take two minutes this evening and think about a young person in your life that could be struggling with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts. Maybe they haven’t seemed themselves lately. Pray for them. Pick up the phone and call them…
Read MoreOur Detox Adventure
My perspective on health was extremely influenced by my two body-building brothers I admired during my childhood. I saw them eat tons of protein and cut out junk food to build muscle to achieve their ideal bodies. When I lost…
Read MoreA Warrior for God
In Biblical times, a Warrior for God was one who followed the hundreds of laws set forth during the time of Moses, including the sacrifices required throughout the year. It was a daunting task! When Jesus spoke to the Pharisees,…
Read MoreAddictive Habits
Alcohol has become the go-to drug for most of the world. It’s actually the 2nd most addictive drug, following heroine. Alcohol impacts the brain by decreasing blood flow and creating abnormalities in the entire brain cortex. Some doctors have reported…
Read MorePTSD Can Kill
PTSD impacts brain function more than most people understand. When a person experiences trauma in disasters, extreme stress, violence, abuse, or combat their amygdala is triggered which sends a signal causing a fear response. This triggering system was created to…
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