Jesus had quite a lot to say about worry, and guess what? I’m supposed to stop.
Read MoreWorrying interferes with an open, authentic relationship and dialogue with God. It interferes with our ability to center ourselves in the Lord, and therefore, it is an evil to be defeated. Naming it makes it tangible, and when it’s tangible, it can be dealt with—and overcome.
Read MoreWe like to make things so complicated, don’t we? We get overwhelmed, stressed, take small things and blow them way out of proportion. But Jesus calls us not to worry.
Read MoreIt took getting called out about being over-protective of my stuff for me to realize I had trust issues deeper than mere security awareness or force of habit. It was a genuine concern someone would break in or steal from me—fully rooted in worry. And as a Christian, I was concerned my lack of trust deep down meant lack of faith. But trust and faith are two different things. My blog on how getting a handle on my worry helped me to trust.
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