[separator top="25" bottom="25" style="shadow"] Written by Angie Dailey For some, anxiety is a way of life. I see it every day in the decisions we make, in the way we live. It is a delicate balance of emotion, heartache and for me, faith. I have great anxiety over what people think of me, and... Continue Reading →
Oh, My Baggage! (by Andrea Fortenberry)
[separator top="25" bottom="25" style="shadow"] Written by Andrea Fortenberry My parents used to call me the bag lady when I was around four years old because I loved to put things in a bunch of different bags and hide them in my room. If every anything went missing in our house, like the scissors or tape,... Continue Reading →
In God’s Hands; Casting My Anxiety to the Almighty
[separator top="25" bottom="25" style="shadow"] Written by Brandy Hynes There was a knot in his cord. It was my third baby, a baby boy. So many others were also pregnant; my best friend, sister-in-law, cousins. All due in the 6 weeks before me. It was exciting to think of us all having little ones... Continue Reading →
Finding Joy in the Loss of Shame – Beginning the Journey Towards Healing
Written by Rebecca Greebon My first experience with true Anxiety came roaring in on the coat tails of my introduction to Motherhood. Don’t get me wrong – it’s not that I had never felt anxious up to that point. You don’t live for long on this planet before walking through a moment (or six)... Continue Reading →
Overcoming in the Midst of Anxiety
Written by Liz Jones Dear Anxiety, I believe that you came into my life the day I was born. There were many down the generational line who battled you. Some battled you through denial and control, some through isolation and avoiding people, and some through alcohol abuse… I remember as a 3rd grader, a... Continue Reading →
Hope is Our Anchor Against Anxiety
Written by Dr. Michelle Bengtson As a young child, I can’t remember life before a spirit of fear and anxiety slithered in and took up residence. I was “a good girl” and always aimed to please…so much so that to some degree I lost myself because I looked to adopt the ideas and... Continue Reading →
God Calm My Anxious Heart (by Beth Walker)
Written by Beth Walker Anxious according to Webster includes synonyms nervous, worried and uptight. Antonyms include calm and relaxed. The interesting thing about being anxious is that it is possible to be worried about something, at the same time outwardly having a calm demeanor. Many days, that is the very scenario I found myself... Continue Reading →
God Calm My Anxious Heart Blog Series – Coming Soon!
I have been thinking a lot about our upcoming blog series. And I wish that I had something deep and profound to share with you about how you can overcome anxiety. I don’t. You see, unfortunately, I don't have a testimony yet. Anxiety is something I still struggle with; though I... Continue Reading →
Don’t waste the leftovers.
Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. That evening the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for... Continue Reading →
What Would Happen If We Faced Fear In Love?
Written by Lisa Brown Worry takes up space in my head. I run like a scared cat or I obey its commands. What would happen if I faced my fear in love? I live in a state where the mountain lion roam. Colorado is a beautiful place to live with trails for hikers... Continue Reading →