This is an emotional topic for me. It might be for you too; that’s ok. I think sometimes we want to run away from those big or dense emotions, rather than allowing ourselves to really feel the depths of them. This is one of those times to consider embracing big feelings. You’ll see why. My story ... Read More about In Search of a Hero
Father Wounds
Every year, a day comes up that is really, really hard for me to get through. I dread it, actually. I often spend this particular day in bed, avoiding all the “celebrations” around me. I hate Father’s Day. Elsa, you ask, why are we talking about Father’s Day in November? For those of us ... Read More about Father Wounds
Life After the Storm Part 2
Welcome back. Hopefully you’ve had a little break from the storms of your life this week, but maybe not. No matter where you are, I have really good news for you. Storms don’t last forever! One of my favorite verses is Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ... Read More about Life After the Storm Part 2
Life After the Storm Part 1
It’s dark. You can’t see the road in front of you. The wind and rain beat against you, and it hurts. You’re in the middle of a storm. Life throws storms at us, more often than we’d like. And when we’re in the middle of it, we think that we’ll never get past it, that maybe we won’t survive this ... Read More about Life After the Storm Part 1
Jesus AND… THERAPY!
One in five people struggles with mental wellness. Let that sink in. One in five. Twenty percent. That means if you’re sitting at a table of ten people, two of them are struggling with mental health issues. Maybe one of those people is you. In the faith community, we are often not ... Read More about Jesus AND… THERAPY!