Does God Love Me? Why We Doubt His Love

Does God love me? The messy, sinful me? Recently, a friend sent me the book, “He Loves Me! Learning to Live in the Father’s Affection.” In the first chapter, author ...

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

Jaimie Eckert

Jan 5, 2023

Why You Never Feel Assurance of Salvation

“I just want to know that I’m saved,” Bella sniffed, dashing tears from her cheeks. “Everybody talks about ‘assurance of salvation’ as if they’re so sure. I feel like I’m ...

Assurance, Certainty and Doubt, Emotions, Reassurance Seeking, Salvation

Jaimie Eckert

Dec 16, 2022

Why Do I Have OCD? (Scrupulosity Is Not Your Fault)

“Why do I have OCD? Is it my fault?” The inspiration for this article came to me this evening as I met for the first time with a new client. ...

Assurance, Guilt, Love

Jaimie Eckert

Jan 25, 2021

Am I Evil? Two Insidious Mindsets of Moral OCD

Am I evil? The unbidden question surfaces at each tiny mistake, each unintended blunder. A strange, intrusive thought makes me shudder. How could such a wicked temptation enter my mind? ...

Anxiety, Assurance, Forgiveness, Guilt, Salvation, Sin

Jaimie Eckert

Dec 30, 2020