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I Quit Grief Books (and it boosted my mental health)
I had a serious problem. Every time my friends and I went to a bookstore (like this crazy cool one in Columbus that’s literally a maze of books), my problem resurfaced. I was drawn to certain books. Over and over again I’d pick a book based on its cover. And it was a...
A stranger approached me in Starbucks…
This morning, a man I didn't know approached me in Starbucks. I was working on a new book. A few of my friends were also at Starbucks with me. And then he came in and sat down. A tall guy, heavily leaning on a pair of crutches. Graying hair. Lines in his face from...
What Happened?
I don’t want to hide from you guys. But I’m struggling with feeling not enough again. I’ve been feeling far from God lately. But not all the time! I feel close to him sometimes. And then I feel far away again. And for some reason, whichever side of the spectrum...
Secrets to Emotional Stability (from the Bible)
I spent my high school years in the fetal position. Almost no one knew. I acted fine, but I wasn’t fine at all. Anxiety, depression, eating disorder, hating myself…there was so much darkness in my life. BUT GOD DIDN’T LEAVE ME THERE. He filled my life with light. And...
Invite God’s light into these 5 areas of your life today
This week, I felt afraid for no reason. So I decided to pray. I actually prayed on camera (for the first time), and believe it or not, that helped me focus on praying in that moment! It also helped me bless other people, because I shared the video on my Instagram. It...
I changed WHERE my morning devotionals happen and it boosted my health
It’s less about fighting the darkness than it is ushering in the light. And the light is stronger than the darkness, right? Right. But GET THIS. I started doing my devotionals in a place with more physical light and it actually changed my health and opened the door...
In case of Rapture
Because I know what's going to happen, I don't think it's at all fair to stay quiet. I'm praying that people who are looking for God will find this at the right time. If the world is in chaos and every Jesus-follower you know has disappeared, that time is now. The...