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approach mother s day read more 5 practical tips to find joy on mother s day even when it hurts read more what did you do right ask those who matter read more celebrating mother s day is important when your child has a mental illness read more read more a mother s love read more featured content latest posts holding onto hope now when healing feels slow posted on april 23 2026 i believe with all my heart that god heals but i ve also learned he doesn t always do it on the timeline i would choose and if i m honest that can feel confusing and even discouraging at times yet scripture especially in psalms shows us we are not alone in that place our guest post holding read more holding onto hope now when healing feels slow will you linger in christ s pain and redeeming grace posted on march 26 2026 do you want to rush ahead to easter sunday and pass over the suffering jesus endured on the cross it is difficult to pause in the grief and physical anguish the son of god carried as he faced his death yet what if we slowed down instead what if we lingered in christ s pain and read more will you linger in christ s pain and redeeming grace steadfast in a world full of distraction posted on february 26 2026 have you ever picked up your phone for one glance and found yourself an hour later wondering where the time went life feels noisy doesn t it in a distracted world learning how to stay spiritually focused to remain steadfast is no small challenge notifications ping needs arise opportunities multiply even good things ministry family read more steadfast in a world full of distraction the best of embracing the unexpected second half of 2025 posted on january 30 2026 as we ve already stepped into a new year it s still worth slowing down long enough to look back with grateful hearts the past six months were filled with god s gentle invitations to pause breathe and trust him more deeply even when life felt uncertain or heavy join us as we take a look at read more the best of embracing the unexpected second half of 2025 when someone you love withdraws each winter posted on january 26 2026 seasonal depression and mental health changes have you ever noticed a change in your mood energy level eating or sleep patterns at particular times of the year perhaps you have observed these shifts in someone you love did you know that people can experience depression in certain seasons how will you respond when someone you read more when someone you love withdraws each winter goals we re choosing an unhurried faith first focus posted on january 9 2026 does your goal setting start with good intentions and usually end in discouragement perhaps you re like me and get excited about the thought of new goals but before long the pressure of them creeps in and steals the joy that s why this year we re choosing an unhurried faith first focus to setting our goals let s stop pushing read more goals we re choosing an unhurried faith first focus do you long to be more like mary posted on december 19 2025 do you long to be more like mary to trust god like mary when his plans feel confusing or incomplete perhaps you ve found yourself floundering when his agenda feels absurd or when he offers very few details perhaps you ve shaken your fist toward heaven and cried out this is too hard lord and not part of read more do you long to be more like mary how to be intentional about soul care during the holidays posted on november 28 2025 have you felt the shift yet where gratitude begins to fade and overwhelm slips in almost overnight thanksgiving has barely passed yet christmas looms ahead with its lists expectations emotions gatherings and the weight of making it meaningful you may still be carrying the emotional aftermath of family moments sweet or strained while staring down an endless read more how to be intentional about soul care during the holidays maree dee maree dee is a writer speaker mental health advocate ministry leader passionate about encouraging and equipping others to embrace life in the midst of the unexpected she is a warrior who doesn t give up when the journey gets tough maree believes together with god we can all find incredible joy along the way even when surrounded by tremendous pain read more connect with maree facebook twitter linkedin pinterest instagram subscribe today a gift for you for caregivers caregivers we would love to have you join our online embracing faith and mental illness community we have four unique ways for caregivers to participate you choose what works best for you click below to learn more learn more published devotional contributor extinguishing the spirit of fear 30 devotions to battle fear and anxiety order today prayer approaching the throne of grace a 26 week devotional and journal about prayer order today perseverance 30 devotions for faith that moves mountains order today top weekly posts maree s life verse latest from instagram mother s day can come with a lot of expectations i remember what 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