Hope for the Hurting

What Can I Do When I Worry or Become Anxious About the Future?

by DrMichelle | May 26, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog | 14 Comments

Fear, anxiety, stress, and worry are the enemy’s tools to keep us in bondage. As a mental health clinician, someone who has struggled with worry and anxiety herself, and the author of Breaking Anxiety’s Grip, I’m often asked “What can I do when I worry or become anxious about the future?” I’ve used these 6 practical steps to overcome when tempted with worrisome or anxious thoughts.

Speak Life: Don’t Give Worry a Voice

by DrMichelle | May 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Ask Dr. B., Blog, Encouragement | 15 Comments

One of the enemy’s tactics is to use worry, fear, and anxiety to kill our peace. What kind of words are you speaking over your situations? There is power in the words we speak. Read more for how to speak life over your situations so you can walk in peace.

Talk Back to Anxiety

by DrMichelle | May 18, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog, Mental Health | 13 Comments

Fear, worry, and anxiety are stumbling blocks from the enemy intended to make us take our eyes off God. If you’re battling anxiety, be encouraged. There is a pathway to peace. Read more for ways to talk back and win the battle against anxiety.

Does God Love Me?

by DrMichelle | May 13, 2020 | Ask Dr. B., Blog, Encouragement, Hope, Mental Health | 24 Comments

Have you ever felt unlovable? Have you ever wondered, does God love me? I’ve been there at different times in my life. Yet God has been faithful to show ways that we can know He loves us. Read more for 7 promises from the Bible about God’s love for us.

Creative Ways to Show Love During Times of Crisis

by DrMichelle | May 11, 2020 | Blog, Encouragement | 6 Comments

The world has been turned upside down by the Coronavirus pandemic. No one has been unaffected in some way. We have all had to adjust and adapt to an adjusted normal. Yet, because of social distancing, our normal efforts to show love have had to be altered. But if we’re willing to be creative, there are other ways to show love during times of crisis.

Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2020

by DrMichelle | May 6, 2020 | Blog, Encouragement | 5 Comments

While we may not be able to get out to shop in the stores as usual this year, we can still find special gifts online for the moms on our list. These 27 unique Mother’s Day gifts can all be bought online.

The Package of Words: A Gift for Mom

by DrMichelle | May 4, 2020 | Blog, relationships | 20 Comments

Many times, words have been the causes of pain in mother/daughter relationships. We can use words to hurt or heal. The words you choose can bring forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration to mother/daughter relationships. Read more for the perfect gift for mom.

Let Go of What We Can’t Control and Embrace What We Can

by DrMichelle | Apr 29, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog | 4 Comments

Anxiety often arises within us when we begin to feel like things are out of control. But, God has given us power as one of our tools to defeat anxiety. Part of using our power is learning to let go of what we can’t control and embracing what we can. Read more for tools to defeat anxiety.

Change Your Perspective and Defeat Anxiety

by DrMichelle | Apr 27, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog | 9 Comments

Changing your perspective is one way to defeat anxiety. The way you look at your current situation can leave you feeling powerless, out of control and anxious. Or, it can open the door to peace and joy. You get to choose. Read more about changing your perspective to defeat anxiety.

Coping with Anxiety {7 Steps}

by DrMichelle | Apr 22, 2020 | Anxiety, Ask Dr. B., Blog, Encouragement, Mental Health | 18 Comments

God knew we would experience worry, fear and anxiety or he wouldn’t have included over 300 scriptures encouraging us, no, commanding us, not to fear. How do we cope when worry, fear, and anxiety strike? Use these 7 steps and Bible verses to walk in the victory God promised in His Word.