Thriving In Christ
RESOURCES
with Dr. Ioana Popa
Have you wondered what it truly means to trust God? It can actually look like many different things, such as co-creating with God, taking steps in faith, being comfortable with the unknown, following ...
In Hebrews, St. Paul tells us this: "And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." - Hebrews 12:1 (NIV).
As Christian pro...
This week, I had a Renewal Conversation with Dr. Laurette Willis. She is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, who is known as the Christian Weight Loss Coach and founder of Weightloss Without Willpower (...
We could be at work, at home, with friends, or on social media, and all of a sudden, someone says something, and we are triggered. What was once a peaceful state turns into worry, frustration, or self...
If you've ever felt grounded and peaceful one day and wake up the next, feeling self-critical and frustrated, then you are not alone. There is a reason for this.
This state of being internally fragme...
Many people often question the integration between their Christian faith and science/psychology. They wonder, how can these two exist together?
Actually, there is NO contradiction! And here is why - ...
As Christians, we don’t like to be critical or judgmental toward others. It is common, though, to believe that it is best to be self-critical in order to be more humble.
Although great self-examinati...
Whether you're married or not, in a relationship or hope to be some day, we know that relationships don't come without their challenges.
This week I had the privilege of interviewing Sophia Dykstra, ...
There is a common dilemma many of us contemplate - we want to be completely free in Christ, but we struggle with conforming to the world’s demands.
And as professional Christian women and servant lea...
Our guest this week is the author of a gripping book called, Saving My Assassin. Her journey is so inspiring and a reminder of how we can be a witness to Christ in ways we can not even imagine.
Virgi...
One of the questions I get the most is ‘how do we end up in burnout? What are some personal root causes?'
Burnout is not a diagnosis, but a syndrome initially described in the workforce.
Nowadays, e...
There is something very powerful about connecting with each other as Christian women through prayer. And we can do this even if we are not physically in the same space and time!
In the moment you are...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
Some people are early bloomers and discover their vocation early on. Some people are late bloomers and experience many twists and turns in crystallizing their calling.
I was a late...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
Stress and busy lives can often hide our deep purpose in life, without us knowing it. We keep going until life happens and we HAVE TO stop and pause. When I was going through my sec...
Transitions are not easy, and changing our vocation is even harder. However, with God, all things are possible, especially as we strengthen our connection with Him.
Dr. Sheila did just that: she tru...
The balance of mind, body, heart, and soul is precious. We often consider feeding the soul and mind with reading and prayer, but how often do you consider eating to nourish your mind and soul?
There...
May Easter (Pascha) bring you much hope and peace as you celebrate the resurrected Christ.
Today, I have an inspiring faith story from a wonderful Christian woman, along with her practical regenerati...
Thoughts are powerful, and how we listen to them and believe them makes a big difference.
Many of us take our thoughts for granted, but what is interesting is that both our thoughts and our emotions...
Are you enjoying silence and contemplation? If so, wonderful, but know you are not alone if you don't. For most people, it is tricky to sit quietly without their minds getting distracted and being pul...
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How often do we eat, to only be distracted while eating, not even noticing when we reach out for seconds, and end up feeling guilty for not controlling ourselves?
Most women ...
Do we really need to be motivated to do something? What if, instead, all it takes is one step forward?
Waiting for motivation to peak seems awesome, but unfortunately, it is never a good strategy...
What do you do when you're feeling overwhelmed and negativity is starting to cloud your joy? Can you remind yourself that things will not always seem as they are right now? Do you remember to empower ...
As Christian Givers, we love to serve and give to others, but how often do we find ourselves overdoing it and then running on empty?
I am reminded of the Bible parable of the 10 virgins and how t...
Have you ever had a chance to live in another country for an extended period of time? It can be such a transformative experience.
As a psychiatrist, I've read an interesting article about the "thi...
I pray you and your loved ones are well. Do you always find inspiration, compassion, and beauty in the world? If yes, amazing! If not, you are not alone, and it begs the question: Then what?
What...
