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

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

One Toxic, Anxious Vow to God You Can Nullify Today

You’re striving against sin or against your OCD, but you’re not winning. You keep failing, and each failure makes you feel further and further from God. You want so badly ...

Blasphemous Thoughts, Emotions, Intrusive Thoughts, OCD Treatment, Vows

Jaimie Eckert

May 13, 2024

Afraid You’re Not Saved? Stop Doing THIS

Are you afraid you’re not saved? Despite all your best attempts to draw close to Jesus… Despite your fastidious prayers and confessions and surrenders… Despite your earnest and tearful rooting ...

Assurance, Certainty and Doubt, Checking, Emotions, Salvation

Jaimie Eckert

Apr 26, 2024