Convinced of the Wrong Thing: Religious OCD and Mental Rigidity 

Do your loved ones ever tell you you’re convinced of the wrong thing? That your convictions or fears are based on anxiety rather than biblical fact? I recently had a ...

God’s Voice, Impressions, Intrusive Thoughts, Obedience, Obsessions

Jaimie Eckert

Apr 22, 2026

Feeling Condemned for Bad Thoughts, Emotions, and Urges?

Do you feel condemned for bad thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere? You’re not alone. Christians with religious obsessive-compulsive disorder often struggle with something called intrusive thoughts. These ...

Apathy, Blasphemous Thoughts, Body, Burnout, Emotions, Intrusive Thoughts

Jaimie Eckert

Mar 20, 2026

The Scrupulosity Self-Help Trap: Is Your Faith a DIY Project?

I come from a family that loves DIY (do-it-yourself) projects. My dad just renovated my horrible 1977 kitchen. My husband just replaced the insulation in our attic. My mom quilted ...

Scrupulosity

Jaimie Eckert

Oct 20, 2025

The Pause of Faith: How to Overcome False Spiritual Urgency

One of the most classic telltale symptoms of a religious compulsion—especially in the life of someone struggling with scrupulosity—is a deep, unshakable sense of spiritual urgency. It’s not the healthy ...

Anxiety, Balance, Faith and Trust, God’s Character, Obedience

Jaimie Eckert

Aug 17, 2025