Posts by Caris Snider
Faith and Mental Health
For some reason, talking about faith and mental health together feels awkward and it shouldn’t. I can’t put my finger on the why, but churches have shyed away from the conversation of mental health. We are afraid to have the discussion because maybe we don’t have all the answers. And you know what? That is…
Read More7 Things To Do When You Feel Anxious
If you are battling anxiety right now, here are 7 tips to try to help you regain control of your mind.
Read More10 Bible Verses to Help With Anxiety
Here are 10 Scriptures to help when anxiety comes stomping your way.
Read MoreWhy is January so depressing?
Happy New Year! So many of us shout this with excitement as the ball drops and the confetti falls. We make big plans, set all the goals, and look to a new calendar as a clean slate. This will be our year to make all of our dreams come true! But something happens. . .…
Read MoreHow do I pick a Word for the new year?
Well, here we are once again. . .another year has come to an end and a new year has begun! Was the past year what you wanted it to be? Did you accomplish your goals or fall short? What happened that brought you joy or pain? Are you glad to see 2019 come to an end? Are you looking…
Read MoreThe Devil Stole My Playlist
Do y’all remember these? I do, but barely HA! The good ole fashioned cassette tape. The one thing I remember about these is using them to record songs off of the radio. I would have one in my boombox ready at all times to record the songs that I loved. There was no downloading the…
Read MoreMy name is Caris, and I decided to take off the mask
Master of the Mask For those of you who have made your way over to this site, you may be wondering who I am and what I am about. I thought I would take my fingers to the keys and let you know more about me, and WHY I finally decided to take a risk…
Read MoreNo More Should Bully
The laundry “SHOULD” be done by now…The groceries “SHOULD” be put up…The house “SHOULD” be cleaned every day…Dinner “SHOULD” be hot and ready every night by the time my husband gets home…The kids “SHOULD” be outside playing…I “SHOULD” be playing with them like my friend posts on her social media…We “SHOULD” eat healthy every day…
Read MoreGod, Are You Sure?
Have you ever asked God the question, “Are you sure about this?”Have you ever wondered what on earth God is thinking when He leads you to step out of the boat into the unknown? Have you ever thought why in the world would He call you to do something bigger than you could ever think or…
Read MoreI Will Not Be Quiet
Depression is real. How do I know that you ask? I know that because I have battled depression since 2011. Yep, that’s right…me. Depression does not care who you are, how much money you have, or what type of home life you grew up in. Depression does not care if you were the captain of your sports…
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