At Collide, we believe that God uses ordinary women to do amazing things. Our blog is one of the places where we make room to share stories that encourage, challenge, and inspire you. You’ll also find short devotionals to help you take the guesswork out of your study time and relax into prayer and reading. Whatever you’re looking for, The Collide blog has something for you!
Let’s talk about the power of a mother. These findings are backed by decades of research from Harvard, the CDC, and leading child development experts. Here are just a few worth noting: A mother-child relationship...
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At the age of 59 I was feeling empty and wondering what I was going to do with the rest of my life. People were asking me, Barb when are you going to retire? I...
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Sometimes mending starts with recognizing what needs stitches. There is a collision in Matthew 12 where Jesus shows up to a synagogue and helps everyone sort out what is hurting. You will soon see that...
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At my book launch party, surrounded by friends and family, my son got up to give a toast and said something that completely wrecked me in the best way. He said, “I’m so thankful you...
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We’re surrounded by so much noise, and the competition for our attention is fierce. We’re talking March Madness final four basketball, Olympic gold medal, finding the trending shoes in the half-yearly sale at Nordstrom, fierce....
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For many, counseling feels like completely foreign territory. While many of us recognize the healthy and healing potential of working with a therapist for everything from our daily anxieties to childhood traumas, we can still...
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So you’ve taken a brave step toward healing and you’ve made your first appointment with a mental health counselor. It’s normal for some nerves to set in as you try to anticipate what to expect...
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