Holly Stratton

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a place to strengthen your mind & steady your heart with the hope of the gospel

Confused & Frustrated: When I'm Losing My Mind

"Your rest is not to be found in figuring your life out, but in trusting the One who has it all figured out for your good and His glory. Rest is never found in the quest to understand it all. No, rest is found in trusting the One who understands it all and rules it all for His glory and our good." Paul Tripp Read more

God's Mercy Never Leaves Us Alone In The Cold Silence Of The Night

Though shunning comes with a sting of rejection, it's a sharp sting that can be used to powerfully engrave the message of the gospel more deeply upon our heart. Echoing the words of mercy with every cut, God can beautifully use the relational distress to make us more fully alive to His love that is pure and perfect and powerful enough to plummet the full depth of our darkness. Read more

Releasing Our Grip Of Control In The Face Of Disagreement

The more we feel the need for man's approving affirmation, the more we'll move toward those who coddle us even as we actively distance ourselves from those who challenge us. The unfortunate fallout of this pride is that we end up eliminating the very people from our lives who have the greatest potential to expand our heart, stretch our mind, and broaden our perspective. Read more