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

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

The Christian’s Guide to ERP for Scrupulosity

ERP–the bitter pill nobody wants to take. The most uncomfortable form of therapy ever known to mankind. And yet, ERP for scrupulosity is our best way forward. I won’t spend ...

Certainty and Doubt, Faith and Trust, Hell and Heaven, OCD Treatment

Jaimie Eckert

Jul 31, 2022