Resources
Help for the Journey
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Faith-Centered Practices
Tools You Can Use Today
Simple ways to bring God's truth, grace, and presence into what you're experiencing right now.
Daily Check-In
Notice how you are feeling, what your body is experiencing, how you can show yourself kindness, and where you see God at work today.
Try the daily check-inGrace Over Perfection
Try the Grace Pause: pause, notice what you are feeling, receive God's grace for this moment, and respond with one small step of kindness toward yourself. Ask: Am I trying to earn what God has already freely given me?
Open the Grace Pause worksheetGratitude Reset
Name three small gifts from today — even if one is simply that you are breathing. Gratitude gently shifts the heart's focus.
Use the coping checklistGrounding Through the Senses
Use the 5-4-3-2-1 method with a faith twist: notice what you can see, touch, hear, smell, and taste, then thank God for one of each.
Use the coping checklistWhat's Mine to Carry?
Identify what belongs to you and what you can release to God.
Identity in Christ
Reminders such as: I am loved. I am forgiven. I am God's workmanship. I am not condemned. I am not alone.
Breathe & Be Still
Pair slow breathing with a short Scripture such as "Be still, and know that I am God."
Rest Without Guilt
Permission to recognize rest as part of being human rather than something that must be earned.
Worship as Coping
Turn your attention toward God through song, praise, or prayer. Worship can quiet anxiety, steady the heart, and remind you that you are not carrying life alone.
Listen to the Freedom PlaylistTake the Thought Captive
Notice an anxious or self-critical thought and compare it with truth (2 Corinthians 10:5).
Free Downloads
Printable Tools for Your Journey
Download these free, faith-centered resources to use on your own, in your devotional time, or between sessions.
Freedom from Guilt & Shame
What God says about you — fully forgiven, no condemnation, deeply loved, made new — with four steps for walking in freedom.
Download PDFMy Identity in Christ
An identity shield of eight truths and their verses — plus an "Add Your Own" shield to fill with the truths you are learning to believe.
Download PDFDaily Check-In
A two-page check-in with a detailed feelings wheel and prompts for emotions, body, self-care, and God's presence.
Download PDFChristian Coping Skills Wheel
Eight faith-centered ways to cope — pray, Scripture, worship, gratitude, rest, connect, self-care, and surrender — each with a verse.
Download PDFSensations Wheel
A body map showing where each emotion is often felt, to help you notice what your body is telling you.
Download PDFGrace Pause Worksheet
A one-page guide to pause, notice, receive grace, and respond with kindness.
Download PDFWillows of Grace Journal
A printable journal with guided prompts and blank reflection pages for grace, refuge, and healing.
Download PDFRecommended Reading
Recommended Books
Boundaries
Henry Cloud & John Townsend
A faith-informed guide to setting healthy limits in relationships with clarity and love.
Anxious for Nothing
Max Lucado
A gentle, Scripture-based invitation to release worry and find peace.
Jesus and My Mental Health
A resource for exploring how faith in Jesus intersects with emotional and mental health.
Gentle and Lowly
Dane Ortlund
A tender look at the heart of Christ for the weary, the hurting, and the burdened.
Abba's Child
Brennan Manning
A compassionate invitation to embrace your true identity as a beloved child of God.
Try Softer
Aundi Kolber
A gentle guide to self-compassion, healing from exhaustion, and learning to live with less striving.
Trusted Organizations
Helpful Links
Kay Warren
Teaching, encouragement, and mental health advocacy rooted in hope and faith.
Focus on the Family
Helpful articles, broadcasts, and counseling resources for individuals, couples, and families seeking faith-based support.
Christian Care Connections
A network connecting Christians with professional counseling, pastoral care, and mental health resources.
Alabaster Guided Meditations
Beautiful, Scripture-based guided meditations to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with God.
Teaching on Peace
Messages and media from Faith Community Fellowship to help you grow in faith, peace, and understanding.
Prayer
Prayers for the Journey
Short, honest prayers you can return to when words feel hard to find.
Prayer for the Overwhelmed
“Jesus, I know you are with me. I need help. Help me know your peace.”
Truth to Return To
Scriptures to Meditate On
A few passages worth sitting with slowly — especially on the days when shame, anxiety, or self-doubt speak louder than grace.
Psalm 139:14
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. A reminder that your worth is woven into you by God, not earned by performance.
Psalm 103
A psalm of compassion and mercy — God remembers that we are dust and meets our weariness with steadfast love.
Romans 8:1
There is now no condemnation for those in Christ. Grace speaks louder than the inner critic and the weight of shame.
Ephesians 2:10
You are God's handiwork, created with purpose. Your identity and calling are His gift, not your achievement.
Philippians 4:4-8
Rejoice in the Lord, present your requests with thanksgiving, and let His peace guard your heart and mind. A gentle invitation to replace anxiety with prayer and to fix your thoughts on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable.
Reflection
Worship as Coping Skills: Practical Ways to Worship in the Midst of Everyday Life Stressors
The things you love to do can become small acts of worship — ways to turn your heart toward God, remember who He is, and receive the care He offers.
Reflection Questions
- •How have I been coping and worshipping this week?
- •What do I love to do that can also be worshipful — dance, write, create, go in nature, or list characteristics of God?
Simple Ways to Begin
- •Take a walk and name what you notice about God's creation.
- •Play or sing a song that reminds you of God's character.
- •Write a short prayer or list three characteristics of God you need to remember today.
Listen
Podcasts Worth Your Time
Conversations that hold faith and mental health together with care, honesty, and sound clinical wisdom.
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Questions About Books, Practices & Crisis Help
What resources do you recommend?
I recommend books, podcasts, and simple practices that support mental health, faith, and whole-person healing. These are starting points, not replacements for therapy.
Are these resources a substitute for therapy?
No. Resources can support your growth, but they do not replace the personalized care of a licensed therapist.
How do I choose a book?
Start with the area you most want to understand — trauma, boundaries, anxiety, shame, or faith. Each recommendation includes a brief note to help you decide.
Are the practices evidence-based?
Yes. Practices like grounding breath, journaling, and guided meditation draw from research on nervous system regulation and emotional health.
Can I share these resources?
Yes. Feel free to share them with friends, family, or your community. Credit is appreciated when sharing publicly.
What if I'm in crisis?
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For 24/7 crisis support, call or text 988, or text HOME to 741741.
Do you offer worksheets?
Yes. You can download the free Grace Pause worksheet and a printable Willows of Grace journal from this page.
How often do you update resources?
I add recommendations as I come across resources that align with the values of grace, truth, and practical healing.
Are faith resources included?
Yes. Some resources include Christian faith and Scripture, while others are broadly helpful for anyone on a healing journey.
Can I request a resource?
Yes. If there is a topic you would like resources for, let me know and I will consider adding it.