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If you have an Anxiety disorder or OCD, there are factual, verifiable differences in your experience with fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Many of my clients feel extra shame that they can’t overcome their doubts quickly through faith. IMPORTANT: God sees that some struggle more with doubt. Does God shame us out of it? No. He […]

I heard a phrase recently that goes something like this: If you knew you had to fail 20 times before you succeeded, how fast would you want to fail?  Oof.  That is hard to accept when something is essential. The sentiment is to take action, and the realization is that success is rarely on a […]

None of us recovers alone. The role of community in our support is more crucial than any of us knows. If you struggle with mental or emotional health (i.e., you are human), going it alone is not an option, yet most of us choose this at various points in our suffering. Therapy, unchecked, is at […]

Dr. Kevin Chapman caught my attention several years ago with his engaging mix of psychology credentials and faith. He has been a “friend at a distance,” offering kind words and encouragement to me on the regular. I recently reviewed his brand new book, which is out this month, and my review is below. Mastering Our […]

The suffering of OCD can be so intense and overwhelming that focus on nearly anything that doesn’t demand attention can be difficult. One of the many impacts can be struggling to keep up (or start) a devotional life—living day-by-day in devotion to God. I will stay simple here and say flexibility is critical. God knows […]

There’s a pastor who is also a psychologist specializing in treating OCD. You read that right.  What seems a bizarre combo at its heart isn’t unusual at all.  Sure, in all fairness, he is the only person I know who has that mix. But he’s not the only person by far with a mixture of […]