Stress may be a constant companion, but the holidays can make it worse. Extra demands—shopping, travel, decorating, family expectations, social events can push even calm people toward overwhelm. In the first chapter of my new book Hope and Healing for Anxiety, I explain that unmanaged stress is often the doorway to anxiety. If you don’t recognize…

Stress is part of everyday life. Whether it’s related to relationships, finances, health, or work, stress represents the body’s natural response to challenges, change, and demands. In small doses, it can be helpful, motivating you to solve problems, stay focused, or persevere through difficult times. However, when stress becomes frequent or chronic, it can take…

Scrolling through X (formerly Twitter) can feel like walking through a storm of anger. The endless stream of posts filled with hate, outrage, and violence is overwhelming. Very little feels uplifting or encouraging anymore. It’s not just disheartening—it’s deeply concerning. Proverbs 10:12 says, “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” Sadly, that’s exactly what we’re witnessing.…

Let’s be honest—complaining feels good in the moment. It’s an easy habit, one we all slip into when life frustrates us. Whether it’s traffic, work stress, or that person who can’t seem to text back, venting gives us an instant sense of release and connection. But complaining may be doing far more harm than we…

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