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

Is God Giving Me a “Sign?” Or Is It My OCD?

A string of strangely meaningful events happen all at once, just as you’re trying to make an important decision. You wonder: is God giving me a sign? How would you ...

Certainty and Doubt, Faith and Trust, God’s Voice, Guidance, Impressions, Obedience, Signs

Jaimie Eckert

Jan 26, 2025

Scrupulosity and Romantic Relationships

Falling in love ought to be one of the sweetest seasons of life. Discovering the person that you’ll spend the rest of your life with, for most people, is a ...

Emotions, God’s Voice, Guidance, Love, Obsessions, Relationships

Jaimie Eckert

Jan 10, 2025

How to Forgive Well: The Ultimate Guide for the Scrupulous 

There’s a difference between knowing how to forgive and knowing how to forgive well.  “I know I have to forgive my father,” said one of my clients. She was stuck ...

Confession and Repentance, Forgiveness, Relationships, Trauma

Jaimie Eckert

Oct 6, 2024