Is being still uncomfortable for you? It is for me, and it follows me right into my prayer life. Learning about God and serving him comes easy for me. However, sitting still with Jesus is an area that is a continuous struggle for me. Join us as we tackle the meaning and benefits of being…
Are you exhausted trying to reach for perfection? Do you find yourself in a battle where no matter how much you do – It somehow just isn’t good enough? How about that sinking feeling inside when you pull off near perfection but feel like a fake to others?
Today I am so excited to welcome a special guest to Embracing the Unexpected. Please meet Catherine P. Downing. She has a beautiful way of encouraging others to see God in the midst of caring for a loved one with mental illness. Maree Dee May is Mental Health Awareness Month, though for one out of…
I am no foreigner to judgments heaped upon those who live in the midst of mental illness. For the last 14 years, I have been in the trenches with people and their families who struggle. It always grieves my heart to hear people judging others when they have absolutely no understanding of what it…
Do you want to love others unconditionally but find it nearly impossible? Do you feel frustrated, angry, upset, or like a failure every time you try? Perhaps your approach could benefit from a new perspective. Learn how to tease out the true meaning of unconditional love with these ten steps.
Is unconditional love even possible? After all, who can show such devotion without strings and offer it freely with nothing expected in return? Perhaps only the Lord is capable of this kind of love. Or is there a way to express this kind of affection?
I couldn’t quite understand what was happening inside of me as I pulled into the ski resort. It was an unexpected feeling of anxiety that I rarely have. Today was my first day back snow skiing after an injury. I had worked nine hard months of diligently rehabbing my knee to make this day happen,…
Give me a cause or a person that can’t stand up for themselves, and I am usually all in. What about you? Do you get a thrill out of fighting for injustices or people that need a little extra help receiving what they deserve or need? I do. But what about when it hurts? Will…
I love books! I have, to be honest – I buy more books than I will ever be able to read during my lifetime. Do you do that too? Today, I want to share ten of my favorite books with you. I have included
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