I wanted to pay props to some absolutely incredible blogs and videos I’ve read and seen recently.  I hope you’ll take the time to check out the ones that most interest you!  And, as always, I encourage you to post your thoughts below.

For the Doubters by Michael Gungor | When Gungor frontman found himself in utter metaphysical darkness, this “at least/even if” philosophy allowed him to continue putting one foot in front of the other in relation to faith.

My Panic Attacks, My Mental Illness, and the Church’s Dirty Little Secret by Carlos Whittaker | “My faith and my seretonin levels have nothing to do with each other.”

What Christians Need to Know about Mental Health by Ann Voskamp | “There are some who take communion and anti-depressants and there are those  who think both are a crutch.  Come in close — I’d rather walk tall with a crutch than crawl around insisting like a proud and bloody fool that I didn’t need one.”

A Modern-Day Easter Story by Matt Rath of Samaritan’s Purse | The story of a young man who forgave the man who murdered his family members in the Rwandan genocide; I am blessed to know Alex personally from my summer camp.

North Korea: Explained, a vlog by Hank Green of Vlogbrothers | This short 4-minute vlog will get you up to speed with what’s going on with North Korea (at least, what we know about!).

My Story, Part 5a: The Things that Carried Me by Anna at Living the Story | I feel like Anna’s soul speaks the same language as mine.  This is just a short post in her “My Story” series, and I loved it.

What Happens in a Stare by shrinksarentcheap | This is just one of her incredible poems, which are quite savage in a way that I love.  This is a poem about sexuality, so don’t read it if you think you’ll be offended.

Brené Brown at TEDxHouston and Brené Brown: Listening to shame | Some fascinating and incredible talks about vulnerability, shame, and wholeheartedness.  They are each 20 minutes long, but so worth the time investment!