OCD and Salvation: Alina’s Story

Today’s guest post is from Alina,* a 19-year-old who found faith during the pandemic and has since grappled with scrupulosity and OCD. She’s a fun-loving “shy extrovert” who loves pasta ...

Assurance, Faith and Trust, Hell and Heaven, OCD Treatment, Salvation, Stories

Jaimie Eckert

Feb 22, 2024

Afraid of Going to Hell: One Woman’s Journey

Do you have an inordinate amount of fear in your spiritual life or feel afraid of going to hell? Are you an earnest follower of Jesus and yet have days ...

Assurance, Hell and Heaven, Salvation, Stories

Jaimie Eckert

Oct 12, 2023

Why Do I Always Have Salvation Doubts?

As Sarah sat in the pew, she tried to focus on the sermon. But instead of feeling a sense of peace, she felt a growing sense of panic. The pastor ...

Anxiety, Assurance, Certainty and Doubt, Salvation

Jaimie Eckert

Sep 28, 2023

Unwanted Doubts About God’s Existence

It’s a well-known reality in the world of OCD that whatever can be doubted, will be doubted. Did you really turn off the iron? How do you know? Are you ...

Assurance, Certainty and Doubt, God’s Character, Obsessions, Rumination

Jaimie Eckert

Feb 15, 2023