I have had the pleasure and displeasure of seeing many aspects within the life of a church. One thing I am certain of, we are sustained and redeemed by the grace and mercy of God alone. Every leader, including myself will fail.
Category: Mental Health & Chronic Illness
Honest writing about anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and emotional exhaustion
lost prayers
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about prayer. Asking myself if my life shows that I believe that prayer has the ability to change things. The…… Read more “lost prayers”
depression: an honest reflection
Recently I got to visit my hometown of Houston, Texas which was so good and sweet for the soul. While I was there, several people asked me…… Read more “depression: an honest reflection”
choose your own adventure
Anxiety. Just when I think it’s gone. Just when I feel confident. Just when I feel like I can breath, it comes creeping back in. I open…… Read more “choose your own adventure”
running to slow down
It gives me great joy to be able to say that I, Jessie Childs, am a runner. I was not always a runner and I am definitely…… Read more “running to slow down”
relationship ✨anxiety✨
Now, oddly enough, I have found myself on the opposite side of where I used to be. Instead of being terrified of being single, which I used to think meant being “alone”, now I’m scared of dating.
The Lie that Unravels Us
A commentary on anxiety
birthdays make me sad
I’ve found comfort in knowing that I’m not the only person who feels this way. But it’s true. Specifically, MY birthday makes me feel sad. When I…… Read more “birthdays make me sad”
Peculiar Treasure 