Category: Anxiety
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Attributes of God: A Through Z
If you remember, I wrote previously about a trick I learned from my counselor to help with sleepless nights. She said to go through the alphabet, naming attributes and/or names of God. This trick really does work for me, and rarely do I make it even halfway through before I am fast asleep. Listed below… Read more
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When Your Thoughts Run Wild
The morning began like every other morning—my mind was racing and spinning before my feet hit the ground. It wasn’t that I dreaded my job; I was stuck in a place of fear and darkness that covered my world with sadness and despair. In fact, I loved my job, the work I did, and the… Read more
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When Sunday Mornings Feel Like Spiritual Warfare
The Peaceful Sundays I Used to Know I remember a time when I would wake up on Sunday mornings, shower, make breakfast, and sit down with hot coffee for quiet time before leaving for Sunday worship. I’d sit through a Bible class and a sermon, completely uninterrupted. I was able to catch up with friends,… Read more
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Quiet Courage: How Small Acts of Faith Lead to Big Changes
Everywhere we look, we’re told we have to do something big to make a difference. We’re expected to make bold, loud statements that shout to the world what we’ve done and how successful we are. It’s enough to make anyone want to stand down—especially when they’re not seeing big results, not being acknowledged, or even… Read more
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What If vs. Even If
What if I don’t get this job? What if there’s accident? What if the economy doesn’t turn around? What if, what if, what if. How many times have you found yourself asking what if? When my battle with anxiety began, I found myself asking that question a lot. When I first started attending counseling sessions,… Read more
