The Anchored Life

Discover how to deal with challenging emotions using practical tools and Christian insights. Learn to manage feelings effectively and embrace them in this final installment of our series on, "Embracing Your Emotions."

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. —Lamentations 3:22-23 This verse of hope is found in the middle of Lamentations, a book full of passionate expressions of the Israelites' deep grief and sorrow over their exile as refugees in Babylon, including the ruthless destruction of Jerusalem and their temple. It is a reminder that no matter how dark things are, God is present and His lo

Love is a powerful force that shapes our lives and relationships. Among all forms of love, God's love stands apart as unconditional, unwavering, and transformative. At one time or another, we have all disappointed the one's we love, and we have all been let down by those who say they love us. This is because we are human and imperfect. God, however, is not. God is love personified. And He is perfect. Even when we doubt or don't understand His Love, it is still there: faithful

If you're like me, peace during the holidays can seem like an illusion. With all of the parties and preparations, on top of the demands of regular life, it can be hard to stay present with the Lord and those we love! Don't despair, with God all things are possible! Read on for help tapping into the Peace the passes all understanding...

When I left the house to go for a run, I had no idea all that Jesus would reveal. Find encouragement from inviting Jesus into your everyday life and the lessons that can be learned from running with Jesus!

When a global figure like Charlie Kirk dies, it sends a ripple affect throughout the Church community. How do we process all the feelings that come up in these kinds of situations, and what role do emotions have in the Christian community at large? Find out, as we explore all this and more in Part 2 of our series on Christianity and emotions..

What role do emotions play in the Christian faith? In a conversation with a friend the other day, he became frustrated with my focus on feelings: "What am I supposed to do, sit around gazing at my navel and crying?" While it can be tempting to avoid our feelings, this blog post underscores the Biblical basis for emotional expression, and encourages Christians to recognize that embracing our feelings is a key component of following Jesus and living out God's design.

My mom is dying; not all at once, but a little bit every day from a disease that is eating away her brain. Of course, the reality is that...

Step away for a moment and just... breathe. Learn to find God in the midst of constant demands and everything that needs to get done.

The phrase, "Be strong and courageous", is repeated many times in the Bible, perhaps most famously in Deuteronomy 31 and Joshua 1. Here,...

Welcome to February, the month of love. Instead of the traditional warm and fuzzy post, we are tackling the "hard love" to which Jesus...

Before He left this earth, Jesus promised that His disciples would have trouble. He also promised that we could have peace in Him because...

Children are notoriously open with their emotions. Phrases like, "It's not fair! and "I hate you!" come flying out of their mouths in the...

When we find ourselves frustrated while waiting on God's timing, it can help to embrace His rhythm and join the dance.