For the Weary
A place to visit when life is hard and suffering is real.
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Learning to be human, again
Whatever the screw up, whatever the mistake, whatever the awkward moment, whatever the embarrassment, whatever the bad hair day, it is ok...
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Our body is a holy place
When it comes to trauma and the brain, God has hardwired our bodies for healing and restoration. He wired our nervous system for balance. This can be a very long process, and he enters into it with us.
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Live like you are loved
"The great thing to remember is that though our feelings come and go God's love for us does not." What would a loved version of yourself look like?
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Growing Pains: What Growth Really Looks Like
What Growth Looks Like When I was a kid, I experienced awful growing pains in my knees. At certain points, they hurt so bad that I could hardly extend my legs fully. My knees remained in a flexed position constantly, and when I attempted to stand upright, pain shot…
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A Prayer for Trustfulness In Times of Worry and Anxiety
The following is one my favorite prayers for times of stress and anxiety. I am thankful for a book that expresses the weights of my heart and mind, when I myself can't find the words to say them. Pulled straight from the Book of Common Prayer, and prayed by…
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Approaching the Body with Empathy and Compassion when it Doesn’t Do What it “Should”
Consider your body as it collectively groans with disease, heartache, or suffering, alongside creation, eagerly awaiting the coming restoration of our Lord. When your body doesn't do what it "should," meet it with empathy and compassion.
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When You Feel Unworthy
When you feel unworthy “I’m not good enough.” “Everyone is better than me.” “What’s the use in trying if I’m just going to fail?” At some point in our lives, hopefully we begin to see these highly self-critical thoughts for what they are. Perhaps they’re rooted in adverse childhood…
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When the only thing left to do is surrender
At certain points in life, many of us meet this place of frustrating tension where two steps forward turn into three steps back. We know where we “need” to be, and press on, vigorously towards our set goals. But no matter how hard we try, internal barriers persist and…
