May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and many have reached out sharing their struggle with anxiety. In this post, I share what the Bible says about anxiety—and how that truth aligns with what we know from neuroscience. Together, Scripture and science offer practical, hope-filled tools for finding lasting peace.
Words from a mother can shape how we see ourselves for decades—especially when those words wound instead of nurture. Phylis Mantelli shares her Sacred Scar Story of how she began her healing journey through grieving, setting boundaries, and leaning on God’s love. Read more if you are looking for hope after a painful childhood.
When your mother is the source of your deepest wounds, how do you begin to heal? In this Sacred Scar Story, Phylis Mantelli shares how she grew up with a narcissistic, alcoholic mother—and how years later, she chose to break the cycle of generational family dysfunction. Her story is a powerful reminder that God can bring healing to even the most painful mother wounds and restore what was broken.
Hoarding is often misunderstood, dismissed as mere clutter, or attributed to laziness. But as a neuropsychologist, I’ve seen firsthand how complex and deeply rooted this behavior can be. For those who struggle with hoarding, it’s not just about “stuff”; it’s about fear, anxiety, and unmet emotional needs. We’ll explore the psychology behind hoarding, how to recognize it, and, most importantly, how to help someone reclaim their life and their space.
In a world bustling with distractions and uncertainty, the practice of prayer offers a sacred space where you can pause, reconnect, and draw near to God. The Bible paints a rich, multifaceted picture of the power of prayer, inviting us to see it as much more than a ritual or routine. It is a lifeline, a way to pour out our hearts, and a means of connecting with God and experiencing God’s peace and presence in tangible ways.
