Are You TOO MUCH and not enough?

All. Over. The. Place.

Hard circumstances and jostling emotions can lead us to believe that we are too much to be around and that we have little to offer.

Today, I dive into some verses from 1 Peter to see what he has to say to a bunch of seemingly traumatized folks about what they can expect as followers of Jesus. I pray this will be a resounding message of truth for your heart.

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Ways to Become (in)Adequate

As we ring in the New Year, the world has a demanding question – “how do you intend to better yourself this year?”

If you feel “not-enough” or “inadequate” before you set out on your resolution journey, you are very likely to continue feeling that way no matter what you accomplish. Trying to set goals and strategize our way into adequacy is a spinning wheel that can lead to exhaustion, defeat, and shame.

Before getting too deep into this year’s resolution (or deciding not to set any goals at all), please read today’s article. I am so excited for us to experience the joys of this journey rather than falling into “self-optimization fatigue”.

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14

My son is now 14 years old – the same age I was when I experienced significant loss and trauma. How does this affect me 29 years later?

Whether you or someone you walk along side has experienced death of a loved one, unfaithfulness within marriage, witnessed or experienced trauma, or has lived during a world-wide pandemic, learn about hypervigilance (a trauma response) and steps toward hope and healing.

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