To love others as Jesus commands, we must also love ourselves. God made us in His image, emotions and all. When we suppress pain or reject ourselves, we block His healing love. Receiving God’s love allows us to embrace who we are and extend love to others.

In moments of chaos, even Jesus withdrew to pray. As a new father, I discovered my son didn’t always need fixing—he needed help finding his center. Like him, we too need to return to the Father’s presence, where rest, peace, and calm can be found.

Hiking to Strawberry Lake reminded me of Ecclesiastes 4:9: “Two are better than one.” Life is sweeter, lighter, and richer when shared. Whether through marriage, friendship, or community, God’s design is companionship. Even small moments—like picking huckleberries—become grace-filled memories when lived together.

God’s provision often comes in unexpected ways—a quail on our bed, a trout at our feet, a raven in a coop. Each encounter whispered the same truth: “I see you. I will provide.” In weakness and uncertainty, His peace reminded us that He is always enough.

Anxiety weighs us down, but God offers peace that surpasses understanding. Discover how surrendering control and seeking His love can bring calm to the storm—and reveal the deeper wounds He longs to heal.

What if hopelessness isn’t just a symptom of depression, but its root? Proverbs 13:12 says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” I lived with that kind of sickness for years—searching, aching, doubting. But Romans 15:13 reminded me that God is not just the giver of hope—He is hope. When we trust Him, He fills us with peace, joy, and the strength to hope again.

BEHIND THICK GLASS Day 4: Depression. In this piece I share my journey through decades of darkness, the lifelines that helped me endure, and the truth I finally discovered: God is the only foundation of lasting joy. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone—and healing is possible.

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling, it’s a wound. And like all wounds, it needs care, attention, and healing.

Feeling worthy is a symptom of early childhood rejection. Read about how God sees you as worthy.

Chapter One: Distrust - How to overcome your fear of trusting God and yourself in order to begin your healing journey from early childhood rejection.

A funny devotion about finding hope in unexpected places.