God is a God for the overwhelmed. He is there during the ugly cry, the anxiety attack, and when you feel like you can't add one more thing to your plate. Being the strong one is hard especially when you forget that it is only possible by His strength. But the invitation still stands to "Come unto Me..." Taking a break and getting rest is not giving in. No one has an inexhaustible supply of energy. History doesn't do us any good if we only see it through rose-colored glasses. It also won't do us any good if we view it only in a negative light. Being truthful requires acknowledging both. Sometimes I just need a listening ear with no added advice. I'm not always looking for an answer, just a safe space to unburden myself. In a reaction to the culture's misuse of the term and the Christian subculture's fondness for sentimentality, have we downplayed genuine biblical love? Has our individualistic society narrowed its scope down to me and my ver...