Fighting for joy, one day at a time.
An unfortunate but undeniable cultural stigma surrounds the topic of mental illness. Add decades of myths and flawed biblical teaching from the church to the mix and the shame only grows. May is mental health awareness month. With the goal of reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness, activists work hard to raise general awareness and... Continue Reading →
Being honest about my struggles with chronic pain is not always easy, but I think it is worth it if it helps even one person identify and fight lies in their own life. I want people to know that they are not alone.
Remembering the Resurrection most definitely calls for joyful celebration and loud rejoicing, but we shouldn’t be afraid to sit in silent awe of our Savior’s love.
I thought that maybe if I understood a purpose behind the hard things I was going through, it would be a little easier to accept the fact the I was not in control. I wanted to make sense of it all so desperately.
Life is hard. Although hard is relative and looks different for everyone, this is an inescapable truth to which we can all relate. Pain. Depression. Grief. Heartache. Anxiety. These are just a few of the things that can knock us down, hold our attention, instill fear, and test our faith. There are real reasons to... Continue Reading →
Alathia Hayes 