Category: Posts
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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Mental Health Series Part 1: Faith vs. Mental Illness
By: Alli Matthews Has anyone else felt the supposed struggle between faith and mental illness? Maybe you have felt defeated after struggling with depression for months or years while trying to keep faith that God can heal you. Maybe you have dealt with addiction and tried to fight it through…
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Identities
By: Alli Matthews I’ve been searching for life In my partial identities I’ve been seeking fulfillment In pieces of who I am I’ve been defining myself as A good wife A good student A good dog mom A good friend And when I fall short Of whatever I think is…
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Identity: What Makes Us Who We Are?
By: Alli Matthews Let’s say you introduced yourself to someone right now. They say, “Nice to meet you! What makes you who you are?” How would you respond? Okay, yeah, I know that’s not usually how it goes when you meet someone for the first time. Usually they ask, “What…
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All Knowledge
By: Alli Matthews Since all knowledge comes from HimYou’re going to wantTo constantly talk with HimTo start your dayWith an elevated gazeAnd have an open heartSo He can help youProperly do your partHe has work for youWay beyond what you learned in schoolSo seek Him every morningAnd He will graciously…
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Reflecting & Goal-Setting With God
By: Alli Matthews Happy New Year! Have you thought about any New Year’s Resolutions yet? Personally, I have not. Lately I have been traveling the state Michigan, spending time with family, studying for my PA licensing exam, and recovering from a cold. I have not had extra time to reflect…
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Brings Me Back
By: Alli Matthews Every time I fallAway from GodIn sinIn sorrowIn angerIn prideIn fearIn questioning In darknessHe always brings me backTo His LightBut even closer to HimThan I wasBefore I fell
Branch On The Vine 