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Freedom From Fear
I have never understood the fascination people seem to have with being scared on purpose. I am not a big fan of haunted houses, horror movies, or roller coasters anymore. When I was younger I participated in my fair share of amusement park rides but as I’ve gotten older it has lost its appeal. I…
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Finding Family
Let’s be honest: most of us did not grow up in a house that looked like a Hallmark Christmas movie. (Although, I do have a good friend whose hometown could LITERALLY be the scene of one.) My husband and I both came from less-than-picture-perfect homes, think more dramatic reality TV than picturesque TV sitcoms. But…
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A Family Restored
I love the book of Ruth. If you haven’t read it in a while I encourage you to read it (or listen to it) this week. It’s the story of a family; an unconventional one. Those are my favorite kinds of families because it looks more like mine that way. In this story, Ruth is…
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Blood Is Thicker Than Water
I’ve heard this said countless times while growing up. If I was fighting or arguing with my siblings, or expressed anger at a family member, someone was always quick to remind me that “Blood is thicker than water. You’ll get over it, if only because you have to.” It makes sense, doesn’t it? Blood as…
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Discovering Faith, Hope and Love Through My Family
“Where is he going?” I asked myself as I watched my father hike up a mountain in the middle of the Arizona desert. Rest assured, this was a normal vacation occurrence for the Young Family. However, he took the car keys with him and left us in the car with no air conditioning. What were…
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Hope & Encouragement for Caregivers
I have struggled with how to write this blog for several weeks. I called a friend for prayer and I told her that I was struggling with how to bring hope and encouragement to others in a part of my life where I often need it too. She encouraged me to share what I’ve learned…
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Mental Heath Care Through Grief
“The pain I feel now is the happiness I had before. That’s the deal” –C.S. Lewis I grew up untouched by sorrow and unacquainted with grief. I literally grew up in a home with a white picket fence and a loving family. I was never hungry or went without necessities, and almost all of my…
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The Thorns In My Mind
I’m going to be honest, I can’t remember who on our blog team suggested the topic of mental health for this month. But whether by divine appointment or by coincidence, I’m grateful for the opportunity, because this conversation is long overdue in the church. I’ve long been an advocate for open and honest discussions about…
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The God Who Sees Me: Combating the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Care
Have you ever felt “unseen” in your struggles with mental health care? This is exactly how I felt as I walked with my mom through her mental illness. The unsolicited (and unhelpful) advice is often free-flowing: “You should get out more.” “Take up a hobby. I bet that will do the trick.” “It’s because you…
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Don’t Cry Over Spilled Water: Learning to Ask for Help
I’m sure you’re familiar with the phrase, “Don’t cry over spilled milk.” This idiom suggests that it isn’t worth the time or energy to be upset or dwell on the past. What’s happened has happened, and all you can do now is clean it up. This would have been great advice back on Sunday, January…
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