Category: Healing
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When Belonging Becomes a Mirror In recent months, campuses around the world have filled with students chanting slogans. They are waving signs and joining movements that feel electric. These movements are righteous and communal. Many of these students did not join because they understood the history or implications of the words they were repeating. They…
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Fear in the Social Mirror: Culture, Comparison, and Approval Different Scripts, Same Pressure Over the last five parts of this series, we’ve journeyed through the landscape of fear. We began in the disorienting chaos of the Storm (Parts 1-2). Fear felt like a wild predator. It stalked the edges of our lives and threatened to…
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In a small town, a hardware store owner mapped families’ repair needs while serving as an assistant pastor. Despite his dedication, he felt overlooked and believed his struggles were insignificant to God. His son learned that true connection with God involves sharing even small troubles, emphasizing that every detail of life matters.
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The blog discusses overcoming anxiety, shame, and depression through faith-based practices and Scripture. It describes anxiety as a “stalking fox,” shame as an “ice wolf,” and depression as an “ambush bear.” Practical steps include breathing techniques, truth-telling, and establishing daily rhythms to build resilience and support connection and healing.
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The Prophet of Catastrophe: How Fear Hijacks Your Mind and How Grace Can Set It Free Ever felt like you’re living in a perpetual preview of impending doom? One minute you’re simply trying to get through your day. The next, your mind spirals. It conjures up every possible terrible outcome for even the most mundane…
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The post explores the concept of the “Depletion Covenant” in churches, where natural encouragers, particularly ENFJs, find themselves isolated and burdened. It highlights the toxic dynamics of spiritual codependency, urging these individuals to reclaim their worth and set boundaries, fostering healthier, reciprocal spiritual communities that support all members equally.
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The Gavel Falls discusses the internal struggle with shame and self-judgment, likening it to a Courtroom of Shame where fear presides. It contrasts this with a Sanctuary of Grace, emphasizing the transformation from condemnation to acceptance through faith in Christ. This journey involves confessing fears and declaring truths based on Scripture for healing and freedom.
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The post discusses how danger often lies in invisible idols, such as comfort, perfectionism, approval, and control, which lead to self-sabotage. It emphasizes that self-sabotage is worship of false gods, preventing individuals from realizing their true potential. Identifying these idols and taking steps toward faith and courage can lead to spiritual transformation and freedom.
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The Taste of Freedom, The Whisper of Egypt: When Nostalgia Becomes Bondage Author’s Note: I humbly offer my short story for your reflection. I warmly encourage you to peruse it before advancing with this blog post. You can find it here: Nostalgia Story Imagine standing on the shores of the Red Sea. The salt spray…
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The Fortress of Feelings outlines how emotional safety, while essential, can be distorted into a protective mechanism for harmful beliefs. It describes a fortress of emotional experiences that suppresses dissent, rewrites memories, and elevates subjective feelings. To counter this, recognizing emotional tactics and reintroducing accountability is crucial for genuine well-being.
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