The power of grace. I'm a fan of TV evangelical preacher, Joyce Meyer. Despite our religious differences, we share a strong faith in and love for Jesus Christ. Her candid, unvarnished portrayal of her emotional and spiritual struggles have aided me in transcending my own unhealthy mindsets, anxiety, and fear. Joyce claims that sharing her "secrets" while bearing testimony of Christ's healing grace is empowering. Oh so true! Her willingness to share her experiences has empowered me. I feel ... VIEW POST
From Dis-grace to His Grace
From Dis-ease to At-Ease
Addicted to rules? As a high-schooler and young adult, I took pride in my scrupulous, "legalistic obedience" to LDS doctrine. I was really good at "obeying".... and beating myself up. To some degree, my attitude served a purpose: I stayed out of teenage trouble. However, my conscience operated on overdrive fueling my guilt, anxiety, and need for approval. Without realizing it, I worshiped my religious "rules" and other's opinions of me more than I worshiped God. And I don't think I'm alone ... VIEW POST
Because Death Is Birth, I’ve Learned To Die
Are you in a right fight? I've learned to die. Even better, I'm learning to die "well." For me, my deaths equate to re-births. Dying and birthing is hard work, but each loss brings its own gain. (Like they say, "No pain, no gain.") Our mortal birth actually began with our pre-mortal "death." Our calendared time sequences and seasons symbolize our emotional and spiritual deaths and rebirths. ... VIEW POST