If you live with a mental illness, you’re not alone. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety several years ago, and I still take a daily antidepressant. In addition to medication and therapy, I also turn to God. This multi-pronged approach has been a godsend (see what I did there?) for my mental health. I’ve put together a 31-day scripture writing plan on anxiety with the hope that it helps you too! Related: Confessions of a Depressed Flower Child Anxiety…Continue Reading
The Importance of Quiet Time with God
Are you someone who struggles to find time for God in your busy schedule? Do you ever feel like you’re too busy to sit down and enjoy quiet time with God? If so, I want to encourage you to prioritize quiet time with God. Make it part of your daily routine! Even if it’s just 10-15 minutes, you will benefit from that close connection to God. Do not underestimate the importance of quiet time with God. But what exactly is…Continue Reading
Losing Religion and Finding Faith
I created Muddling Through Together in honor of my mother, an amazing Christian woman who died in 2015. I wanted to build a website and community that modeled her own faith journey, with doubts and questions, as both student and teacher. How can Christians grow together in faith, learning from one another, embracing the messiness of life and love and death and despair? I know I’m not alone with my questions, but sometimes it helps to have a concrete reminder…Continue Reading
3 Easy Prayer Acronyms for Structured Prayer
Daily prayer is a necessary spiritual discipline for Christians to follow. However, if you’re a new believer, or if you’ve recently returned to your faith, it can be hard to know what to prayer. If this sounds like you, prayer acronyms might help. Christian prayer acronyms are designed to help you pray in a more structured way. If your thoughts wander like I do, structure helps! Acronyms are also helpful if you find yourself struggling to come up with things…Continue Reading