Author: Chantelle Marie

Chantelle is a minister's wife, work-at home mum, and artist. She considers herself richly blessed to be married to Patrick, her husband of nearly 10 years, and to spend her days keeping their two tiny humans alive - Ezekiel (3) and Ezra (18 months). Though she is Australian born and bred, Chantelle now lives in Anchorage, Alaska. Her journey has also seen her serving as a missionary in South East Asia (where she attended and graduated from Four Seas College of Bible and Missions) and traveling with her husband to several countries to teach. She loves Jesus, coffee, blogging, teaching, yoga, ice cream, art galleries, and paint - and believes that coffee and Jesus are the solution to any and all problems.

This Is Why We Need To Talk More About Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

November 7, 2016

You probably didn’t expect this. You probably didn’t think that this could happen to you – that these nightmarish thoughts could pop into your head. You thought that the birth and early months of raising your new child would be fun, exciting, and fulfilling – but instead you find yourself doubtful, fearful, and hopeless. Every … More This Is Why We Need To Talk More About Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Why You Need to Stop Feeling Guilty About How You Feel

October 3, 2016

“I shouldn’t be feeling this way! What’s wrong with me?! I’m a Christian! I have victory! I’m supposed to have joy and peace! Why do I feel these things?! I’m such a terrible Christian!”  Through your internal monologue, you berate and scold yourself as you struggle with negative thoughts. Rather than being guilted into action, however, you … More Why You Need to Stop Feeling Guilty About How You Feel

There’s a Place in the Church for the Millennial Girl [Sarah Smith]

June 22, 2016

I have such hope for the next generation of the church. Millenials, despite what anyone says, have a lot to offer. Like Sarah says, “[they] are capable, [they] are smart, and [they] are worthy of being strong and active in the church.” Let me introduce you to one particular millennial girl with a great vision … More There’s a Place in the Church for the Millennial Girl [Sarah Smith]

Am I Too Broken to Be Loved? [The Truth About Virginity Lost]

June 21, 2016

“You see this rose?” the teacher said, holding up a large, crimson rose, “Isn’t it beautiful?”  All agreed. “Now I’m going to pass it around.”  The teacher passed the rose around and everyone looked at it.  “Do you see now how the petals are slightly bruised? Is it still beautiful?” All said it was. “What if … More Am I Too Broken to Be Loved? [The Truth About Virginity Lost]