One of my biggest fears is the fear of abandonment. Loved ones leaving. Being left out or left behind. Being overlooked or forgotten, especially by those closest to me. And that reinforces the fear that I’m not good enough, that I’m not worthy. It’s something that I often come back to in counseling as I … Continue reading Fear and Love
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Redeeming Love (A Recommendation)
I’m becoming more and more convinced that isolation is one of the hardest parts of being sick. (I am so glad to be free!) But I am also thankful for one of the perks of isolation: time. A few months ago, a couple of authors I follow on social media shared a trailer for Redeeming … Continue reading Redeeming Love (A Recommendation)
My View From Isolation
Last Friday was a really tough day for me. So that night, I camped out in my room and pulled out my Bible and a fresh Bible study. It was the Habakkuk Study, Even If, from The Daily Grace Co. To help prepare, I wrote out the entire book of Habakkuk into a tiny journal … Continue reading My View From Isolation
A Few of My Favorite Things: December
With Christmas just a few sleeps away, I wanted to repost two of my favorite Christmastime blogs – they are filled with some of my favorite things! The 12 Days of Christmas Movies - Something we started last Christmas, that we are making our preparations for now! 12 days of movies with themed activities and … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: December
ADVENTure + enCOURAGEment
We’re in the thick of Advent, moving slowly toward the celebration of Jesus’s birth. Embracing shadows as we look to Light. (In case you missed it… Shadow & Light by Tsh Oxenreider is an incredible resource on your “Advent”-ure. Each day has a unique song and piece of artwork to reflect on! You can also … Continue reading ADVENTure + enCOURAGEment
Tools for the Journey
This week’s blog is short and sweet… partly because I’m exhausted, and partly because I’m a procrastinator. I’m still in the depths of my journey to process my childhood and beyond, but I’m happy to announce that I have a new counselor! I often take notes during our sessions, and the following has been a … Continue reading Tools for the Journey
Kindness In Motion
It’s my joy to bring you this month’s guest blog by Kim Menne! Kim is one of my closest friends, quick to speak life and truth, faithful to encourage, and committed to showing kindness. Kim = Kindness In Motion; it’s literally in her name. I hope you’re inspired by her words to make a difference … Continue reading Kindness In Motion