Maybe the person struggling with perfectionism is you—or someone you love. Either way, we can easily form inaccurate perceptions of what perfectionism looks like. We might assume someone is controlling, critical, extremely confident, or simply someone with high standards. But what we see on the outside doesn’t always tell us what is happening on the…
Do you cover up your perfectionism with the mantra, “I’m just striving for excellence”? I did. Of course, there is nothing wrong with doing our best. God has given each of us gifts and abilities, and He calls us to use them well. But when we blur the lines between doing our best and trying…
Have you ever started out wanting to do your best, only to find yourself exhausted from trying to get everything just right? I have. For years, I thought striving for excellence was one of my strengths. After all, what could be wrong with working hard, following through, and giving my best effort? But somewhere along…
The dishwasher hummed in the background while I wiped the kitchen counter one more time. I fluffed the pillows, lit the candles, straightened the hand towels, and admired the vacuum lines stretching neatly across the carpet. Looking back, I can see I was chasing perfection long before I knew it had a name. Guests would…
Have you ever sat down to work on something on your computer, and before long, you’ve found yourself researching wrinkle cream, scrolling social media, or purchasing something you never intended to buy? In a distracted world like ours, we often need Bible verses to stay steadfast and refocus our hearts on God.
Have you ever picked up your phone for one glance and found yourself an hour later wondering where the time went? Life feels noisy, doesn’t it? In a distracted world, learning how to stay spiritually focused — to remain steadfast — is no small challenge. Notifications ping. Needs arise. Opportunities multiply. Even good things—ministry, family,…
As we’ve already stepped into a new year, it’s still worth slowing down long enough to look back with grateful hearts. The past six months were filled with God’s gentle invitations to pause, breathe, and trust Him more deeply — even when life felt uncertain or heavy. Join us as we take a look at…
Does your goal-setting start with good intentions and usually end in discouragement? Perhaps you’re like me and get excited about the thought of new goals, but before long, the pressure of them creeps in and steals the joy. That’s why this year we’re choosing an unhurried, faith-first focus to setting our goals. Let’s stop pushing…
Have you felt the shift yet? Where gratitude begins to fade, and overwhelm slips in almost overnight? Thanksgiving has barely passed, yet Christmas looms ahead with its lists, expectations, emotions, gatherings, and the weight of “making it meaningful.” You may still be carrying the emotional aftermath of family moments—sweet or strained—while staring down an endless…
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