Where God's Word Meets Our Mess
Maybe you’re wondering why I’m sharing a post about the new year since I just published one about it last week. Well, I’ve been feeling a little discouraged about 2026—mainly because 2025 did not turn out the way I planned. And if you, like me, have been needing hope for the new year, I want you to keep reading. I wrote this post for both of us.
I’m sharing what my friend told me about getting married because it actually relates to setting goals, which we typically do at this time of year. It’s possible you feel pressure—from yourself and/or other people—to make something specific happen in 2026, like get a certification or degree, change jobs, start a business, buy a house, find a husband, or have a baby. And maybe you want to make it happen but aren’t confident you can make it happen. That’s why I’m writing this post, friends.
As believers, we realize Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Christ—not simply putting up decorations, going to parties, or giving (and receiving) gifts. But it’s easy to lose sight of why this holiday matters. The good news is that it’s not too late to refocus on Christ this Christmas. This post includes a few practical ways to do that.
Exactly 10 years ago, I published my first post on this blog. It's my 10-year blogiversary, which is why I'm asking and answering the question "Is it worth it?" in this post. Frankly, I feel like the answer to this question is “no” sometimes. Yes, I press on, even when I notice an inexplicable drop in blog views…and when I lose blog followers…and when I remember my plan to become a famous author remains unachieved. But what if I ,em>shouldn’t press on? What if this isn’t worth it?
In Part 1, I shared two questions to ask yourself about your mental health struggle. I mentioned that even though I’m not an expert on this topic, I deal with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) personally. I don't know every detail about your mental health struggle—perhaps anxiety, depression, or OCD—but I do know you can move forward no matter what it is. In this post, I'll share three more questions to consider as you decide how to move forward.
While I’m not an expert on mental health, I understand mental health struggles on a personal level because I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Whether you have OCD or a different mental health struggle, this post series is for you if you want guidance and encouragement about how to navigate that struggle. In this post, I'll share two questions you can ask yourself about your mental health struggle as you determine the best way to move forward.
You might remember that I shared five song suggestions last Thanksgiving. Although there are lots of songs I could’ve included in that post, I opted to include just five. But I actually have five more song recommendations for you in this post, if you want to add them to your Thanksgiving playlist.
I’ve evaluated a few of Shawn Mendes’ songs—"Stiches" and "Treat You Better" and "There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back"—in prior posts. I’m not a big fan of those three songs because the lyrics are, well, somewhat questionable. But I don’t hate all of Shawn’s songs. In fact, we’re going to evaluate one today that has a great message.
Last night, I had a dream that James* was married—but not to me. He was married to the girl he started dating approximately five seconds after he ghosted me. It was strange to see him wearing a gold wedding band in my dream. But frankly, I’m glad I’m not the one who gave it to him.
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