I am convinced I would not have had the experiences I have encountered in my life had I not exercised genuine or authentic faith. A guest post by the Reverend Dr. Anthony Hodge.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJuly 22, 2024Author Jessica BrodieHebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, genuine faith Comment

Joy in the Little Pieces

What do you do when you’re forced out of your comfort zone to do the tasks that seem to be the most annoying? Well, you do what you have to do. And you try to find the joy in it.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJuly 15, 2024Author Jessica Brodiepsalm 46:10, Psalm 131:2, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Samuel 12:16, quiet the soul, stand in stillness, be still, rest in the Lord, keep in perfect peace, finding joy in the little things, detail work blessing Comments

Is It Responsibility or a God Complex?

At what point does responsibility become a God complex? At what point does responsibility become a sin?

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJuly 8, 2024Author Jessica Brodielearning to rest, is it a sin to relax, when responsibility is a sin, psalm 46:10, be still, be still and know that I am God Comments

Is Christianity about Love?

The truth is that Christianity is rooted in love. But the world doesn’t seem to understand this right now. We need to change that.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJuly 1, 2024Author Jessica BrodieIs God a loving God, How can God let bad things happen, Why are other Christians so judgmental, john 13:35, 1 john 4:8, Matthew 28:19-20 Comments

Reining in a Worldly and Wishy-Washy Faith

A good foundation supports everything else in life. If the foundation isn’t secure, steady, or strong, it will fall at the first sign of trouble. And we all know life brings trouble.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJune 24, 2024Author Jessica BrodieMatthew 7:24-27, Matthew 13, parable of the soils, parable of the sower, parable of the wise and foolish builder, a good foundation, resisting the world Comments

Approaching Mental Health Like Jesus Would

While Jesus did not specifically address depression, anxiety, and other mental and emotional issues, he said a lot about how we should live and care for ourselves, both through his words and his actions.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJune 17, 2024Author Jessica Brodiemental health, mental illness, christian mental health, how would jesus handle mental health, depression and christian, anxiety and christian, nap and mental health, sleep and mental health Comment

Trimming the Bad Away

Just like I need to pluck away the dead, decaying leaves on my houseplant so it can thrive, I also need to trim the bad stuff from my own life so it doesn’t sneak up and take over.