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The Waiting
By: Alli Matthews It won’t be like this forever The waiting The guessing The hoping Will someday come to an end But today I will choose to be content Through Christ’s strength Because I can’t escape And I don’t want to live Always rushing Always wanting Always longingFor what I don’t have Read more
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Mental Health Series Part 4: Tools God Has Given to Help Us Heal from Mental Illness
By: Alli Matthews Have you ever experienced God’s healing power? Maybe you don’t think you’ve experienced healing from God personally, but you have heard stories of miraculous healing followed by fervent praying. Maybe you’re struggling to believe that God can heal you or someone you love. I believe that God is The Healer. I believe Read more
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And I Know I Should
By: Alli Matthews Feeling sad Don’t even know why But I feel so alone As I sit here and cry And I know I should Give my sorrows to God Instead of burying them within I’m so tiredAnd I don’t know how To truly rest And I know I should Spend time in the Bible Read more
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Mental Health Series Part 3: Three Practical & Biblical Ways to Fight Anxiety
By: Alli Matthews Fear is something that everyone has experienced at some point in their lives. I think it is important to recognize that fear is a natural reaction that helps us stay alive. It prevents us from petting grizzly bears, cuddling with rhinos, and doing other dangerous, life-threatening things. Some people have more fears Read more
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Mental Health Series Part 2: Finding God in the Struggle – How Faith & Mental Health Work Together
By: Alli Matthews This week I’m going to share my mental health story and how God moved in those difficult times in my life. Then, I will discuss how faith and mental health actually work together. Before I begin, I want to acknowledge that everyone’s story is different. My goal in sharing mine is to Read more
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Dirty Mirror
By: Alli Matthews Sometimes you don’t realize How dirty your mirror is Until you clean it Sometimes you don’t realize How wrong your opinion is Until you find truth Sometimes you don’t realize How hurt your heart is Until you allow it Sometimes you don’t realize How great your beauty is Until you clean your Read more
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Branch On The Vine 