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Understanding the Heart, Thoughts, and Emotions God’s Way

We live in a world that tells us to “follow your heart,” “control your thoughts,” and “don’t let emotions rule you.” But few of us have ever stopped to ask: What actually are my heart, thoughts, and emotions, and how do they relate to my walk with God?

Scripture presents a deeply integrated picture of the inner life—one that’s richer and more cohesive than any self-help strategy.

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What Does It Mean to Truly Be a Disciple?

Have you ever wondered: Am I simply believing in Jesus, or am I living as His disciple?

In John 8:31–32, Jesus speaks directly to this tension. He is addressing people who had already believed in Him, but He draws a clear line between casual belief and genuine discipleship. Let’s look at His words carefully…

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No Room for Lukewarm Christianity

I want to speak plainly to you today. We are living in a time where half-hearted Christianity will not stand. The world around us is darkening, and unless God brings about a great revival, we will continue to see the moral and spiritual decline of humanity.

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Are you struggling to Trust in the Lord?

If we’ve talked for a while, chances are you’ve heard me tell the Henri Nouwen story about the trapeze! I like to share it because of how much of an impact it made on my thinking and understanding this “With God” kind of life. Today, I’d like to share with you again (or maybe for the first time) in hope that it will encourage your soul.

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Afraid of the Pain: Facing Suffering Through the Lens of Hope

Isn’t it true that much of our worry doesn’t come from what’s happening in our lives right now, but from what might happen? We spiral when we think about illness, loss, financial trouble, or rejection. We ask ourselves the quiet question:

“What’s the worst thing that could happen if this comes true?”

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Why Thought Renewal Takes Time

Changing the way you think isn’t about willpower or positive thinking. It’s a deep, spiritual process—one that touches your emotions, your relationships, and your story.

Lies like “I’ll never be enough” usually didn’t form overnight. They were shaped over years—through pain, patterns, and repetition. So it makes sense that replacing them with God’s truth won’t be instant either.

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What Does it Really Mean to Trust God?

We often assume that trust will feel like peace, clarity, confidence, or joy. And sometimes, it does. But the truth is: trust is not an emotion—it’s a posture.

You can trust God with tears in your eyes, confusion in your mind, and no emotional certainty in your chest.

Trust is choosing to lean on what is true—even when your emotions or circumstances scream otherwise.

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How do I Know When I’m Healed?

We talk about healing a lot. We pray for it. Long for it. Sometimes we wonder if it’s even possible.

But what does healing actually look like—especially when the pain isn’t physical, but soul-deep? How do you know if you’re healing from a loss, a wound, a trauma, or a season that broke your heart?

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Should I Dwell on This Thought?

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” — Philippians 4:8

Philippians 4:8 gives us a filter — not for scrolling, but for dwelling.

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Am I Truly Saved?

1. Have I trusted in Christ alone for salvation?

Salvation begins not with behavior, but belief.

  • Do I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who lived perfectly, died for my sin, and rose again

  • Have I personally repented and placed my faith in Him—not my own efforts—for forgiveness and eternal life?

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Making Sense of Suffering

Sometimes Jesus suffers with us instead of rescuing us from it—because of what He's doing in it.

We often assume:
If God really loved me, He would have stopped it.”

But God’s love doesn’t always express itself in protection from pain—sometimes, it reveals itself in presence within pain.

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Jesus Understands: A Chart of Shared Sufferings

Have you ever wondered if Jesus really understands what you're going through? When we’re suffering—especially in ways that feel isolating, misunderstood, or deeply painful—it can be hard to imagine that God truly knows what it’s like.

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For the Anxious Soul at Night

I remember seasons of sleepless nights. Some of these were due to pregnancy or late night feedings, but others were because my mind was filled with all sorts of thoughts, worries, or fears.

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A Praying Life

Hi Friend. It’s good to share words with you! I haven’t written a blog post in almost a year. Life has been full in both wonderful and hard ways. My daughter recently turned two. As joyful as it is being her mother, it’s also busy and leaves very little time in this season for extracurriculars like writing blog posts.

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