personal growth

  • Finding Your Light When the World Feels Dark

    Finding Your Light When the World Feels Dark

    The world feels darker. Violence. Hate. Families torn apart. And now the holidays are here – the season that’s supposed to bring joy, but instead it’s bringing up grief, sadness, and worry. Maybe you’re mourning. Maybe you’re anxious about difficult family gatherings. Maybe you’re just exhausted. That’s why I created Boughs of Holly Happiness…

  • When Overwhelmed by Fear, Start with Sincere Prayer

    When Overwhelmed by Fear, Start with Sincere Prayer

    Jacob’s fear of his brother was entirely legitimate. The last time they saw each other, Esau had vowed to kill him for stealing their father’s blessing. Now, returning home after twenty years, Jacob knows a confrontation is unavoidable. Before he devises a single strategy, his first action is to turn to God. His prayer…