Share The Struggle Blog

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Each week we bring you resources, insights, and stories that illuminate the path to mental and spiritual flourishing, guiding you on your journey towards wholeness and healing.

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Biblical Purpose: How to Discern God’s Will for Your Life

Trying to discern God’s will can feel like chasing fog. One moment you’re sure; the next, you’re second-guessing everything. This guide to biblical purpose reframes the question—not as a pressure-filled quest for perfection, but as a relationship of trust. Learn how Scripture, the Spirit, wise counsel, and real-life clarity work together to reveal your next faithful step. You don’t need to see the whole map—just walk with the One who makes your path straight.

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Gospel Identity: Grace That Redefines Worth and Purpose

When identity feels fragile and shame won’t let go, the gospel offers a deeper truth. You are not your past, your pain, or your productivity—you are who Christ says you are. This guide to gospel identity explores five powerful truths that reframe your worth in grace, not performance. Whether you’re battling burnout or shame’s old lies, come rediscover who you are in the eyes of a Savior who calls you forgiven, loved, chosen, and free.

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Gospel Recovery: Why Grace Is the Foundation of Healing

Tired of white-knuckling your healing journey? You’re not broken beyond repair—you may just need a better foundation. This guide to gospel recovery invites you to stop striving and start resting in the grace of Jesus. Through Scripture, stories, and soul-deep truth, learn how identity, intimacy, and community shape real healing. When shame says “try harder,” the gospel says “come as you are.” This is recovery built on Christ—not your performance.

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Faith Transitions: When Belief Shifts and God Still Holds You

When old beliefs unravel and certainty fades, it’s easy to wonder if you’re losing your faith—or being drawn into something deeper. This guide meets you in the middle of your faith transition, offering grace, Scripture, and hope for the in-between. Whether you’re questioning theology, rethinking church, or searching for what’s real, you’re not alone. God’s not afraid of your process. He’s already there, steady and kind, holding you through every shift.

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Holy Spirit Peace: Inviting God’s Presence Into Anxiety

Anxiety doesn’t make you faithless—it makes you human. If you’ve ever wondered where God’s peace is in the middle of mental chaos, you’re not alone. This guide explores how to welcome Holy Spirit peace in anxious moments—not by fixing everything, but by making space for the Comforter. With Scripture-based practices, breath prayers, and honest conversation with God, discover peace as a Person who stays, steadies, and strengthens you—right where you are.

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Marriage Rhythms: Weekly Practices That Strengthen Your Covenant

Feeling disconnected in your marriage—even without major conflict? You’re not alone. This guide to marriage rhythms offers weekly, grace-filled practices that rekindle connection and keep Christ at the center. From honest check-ins to shared sabbath moments, discover simple habits that nourish your covenant and make space for love to grow in the everyday. No perfection required—just presence, prayer, and a willingness to begin again.

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Gospel Habits: How Small Changes Form a Christlike Life

Tired of feeling stuck in your faith or drifting spiritually? You don’t need a breakthrough—you need Gospel habits. In this grace-filled, practical guide, discover how small, Spirit-led rhythms can re-center your life on Christ. From breath prayers to Sabbath rest, learn how to form habits that anchor you in God’s presence and gradually shape a Christlike life—one simple step at a time.

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Christian Overwhelm: Finding Balance When Life Is Too Much

Drowning in to-dos, drained by expectations, and wondering where God fits in? You’re not alone. This Scripture-based guide offers hope for Christian overwhelm—not through hustle, but through holy rest. Learn how to slow down, name what’s heavy, and reconnect with Jesus through small, grace-filled rhythms. If your soul is weary, this is your invitation to breathe, reset, and be held by the One who gives true rest.

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Biblical Dating: What Christian Wisdom Looks Like in Real Life

Can you date without losing your faith—or yourself? In this grace-filled, Scripture-rooted guide to Christian dating, learn how to date with wisdom, protect your heart, and pursue connection without compromise. Whether you’re currently dating or healing from the past, discover five signs of healthy relationships, practical faith-based tips, and the freedom to follow Jesus while navigating modern love.

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