The Heart in Training Blog

Holding a "prosperity gospel" mindset over a truly Biblical gospel mindset increases our anxiety and discontent.

In part two of Bad Advice from Christian Women, we look at how the concept of "family first" may not be as Biblical as we think.

Our lives become more anxious when we can't determine truths from half-true Christian sayings.

What goes into our brains will affect the way we feel, think and act. Are you are aware of what is good for your specific brain?

Media isn't accidentally addictive. It's designed to be addictive. So how do we break free from this anxious stimulus.

After the death of a friend, I'm reflecting on tradition and freedom as they pertain to grief.

It's an act of trust to show up to prayer busted up and ticked off. It's infinitely better than not praying at all.

Tolerating anxiety when we say "no" gives us the freedom to be in authentic relationships.

Who decides what good is yours to do? Whose approval do you seek?

Break Up with Your Anxious Life I once had a neighbor (we’ll call her Jane) who was raising her girls to be nice Christian women. One day...

Letting our children name reality unflinchingly gives them the lasting gift of keeping themselves safe.

The naming of reality in Christian community is as important for our spiritual health as knowing Biblical truth.

In systems where those in charge don't know how to repair, truth-tellers may be blamed rather than valued.

We need to discern the truth of our situations, to name the truth of our emotions, and live in communities that honor truth-telling.

Death by glitter is infinitely preferable to death by a tidy, productive life. Our souls need fun as well as work.

God wants to meet our need for fun. Though play is necessary, play is also about what is not necessary. Hence the expression "just for fun."

God's hope never denies reality, but helps us to face our current circumstances and stay present.

Worrying about the future will rob us of peace in the present, counting on the future as being better than the present can also jack us up.

Rest sometimes brings "bad" feelings to the surface. But the more we do it, the better it is for our souls.

Rest doesn't just meet a need when we are tired. Rest is a diagnostic tool that helps us recognize our needs.