Dear American Hero, Words are completely inadequate, yet my soul is stirring to address you this day. Perhaps these thoughts will make their way to heaven or perhaps you'll read the words with eyes yet gleaming. My prayer is simply that they will reach you. You served...
4 Tips for Loving a Person When You Can’t Stand Their Politics
She wasn’t laughing or joking when she said it. We were at a staff lunch when my friend and co-worker snarkily shared that she’d no longer be inviting “those neighbors” to her home. “Those neighbors” were people who had political signs in their yard for the...
Tattoos, Anxiety, Depression & Jesus
In this episode of the Two Kids and a Career podcast, host Jill Devine interviews Laura about why she created Seeking The Still after she was taken down by depression and anxiety at the age of 37. Jill and Laura talked about Laura’s journey and the process towards...
Seeking The Still: Psalm 23 and The Good Shepherd
At this live speaking event for Fearless Women, Laura Fleetwood explains why she had a nervous breakdown and how Psalm 23 reduces anxiety, worry & fear to help you seek the still in the midst of your chaotic life. To receive the free CHAOS KIT, text MessyMiracle...
[Podcast] Will you Choose Fear or Faith?
In that moment when things don't work out the way you planned, you have a choice. Will you choose fear or faith? In that moment when things don't work out the way you planned, you have a choice. Will you choose fear or faith? thatupcycledlife.com |...
It’s Ok To Celebrate When God Answers Prayer
“I asked God for $800…” After those words left my mouth at dinner, I smirked and shrugged at my husband and two daughters. “It’s so strange," I continued. "This conference in New York called VoxCon keeps popping up in my path. I feel like I’m supposed to go, but we...
Radical Trust
Allow me to introduce the idea of Radical Trust. Trust not in myself or any man-made thing, but in the only One who deserves such trust. The One True God. A friend emailed me this verse today, and it was a much needed...
I Once Was Lost
It was one of those days. A day where my anxiety reigned and shrouded me with it’s dark veil. This thing called anxiety had barreled into my life over the past year, and I was still waiting for rescue. I barely made it...
The Whisper in the Leaves
Crunchy leaves swirl wildly in the vortex. I stand mesmerized each time I see them spin. Where is this unseen, whirling wind and how do the leaves always find it? My life is like these leaves. One minute gently floating and the next spinning out of control. As the...
7 Encouraging Things Christians with Anxiety Need to Know
Whether you believe in God or not, anxiety is still a beast. It consumes minds and bodies of kids and adults like never before. One third of all absences from work are due to anxiety and stress, and we know that relationships and long-term health also suffer. Anxiety...