Do the “What If’s” Have You Paralyzed With Fear? – Link-Up

Do the “What If’s” Have You Paralyzed With Fear? – Link-Up

Do the “what if’s” have you paralyzed with fear – unable to move forward? It is a game many of us play when we want to make a change or do something new. If you are anything like me, we can waste a tremendous amount of time planning for each possible outcome and never begin…

When You are Not a Professional in Suicide Prevention

When You are Not a Professional in Suicide Prevention

Do you think talking about suicide feels a little bit scary and uncomfortable? You are not alone! After all, most of us are not professionals in suicide prevention. We wonder—“What if we say the wrong thing?” “What if our words make the situation worse?”  The temptation to let Suicide Awareness Week sneak by without a…

Why Is It so Difficult to Ask for Help? – Guest Post by Jennifer Dukes Lee

Why Is It so Difficult to Ask for Help? – Guest Post by Jennifer Dukes Lee

Do you find it difficult to ask for help?  Have you ever tried to figure out why?  The answer might sting a little; I know it did for me. Today our guest on Embracing the Unexpected is Jennifer Dukes Lee sharing a post that was adapted from her brand new book, It’s All Under Control….

Are You Sure You’re Going to Heaven? – Grace & Truth Christian Link-Up

Are You Sure You’re Going to Heaven? – Grace & Truth Christian Link-Up

How do you know if you’re going to heaven? Maybe you don’t personally struggle with this question, but yet you find yourself stumbling with your words when trying to explain it to someone else. Or perhaps you aren’t quite sure your ticket into heaven is valid.