Self-Harm and OCD: One Woman’s Journey to Find God’s Love

Today’s guest post about self-harm and OCD is from Kristen Helmer, a scrupulosity survivor living in rural Alaska. Standing in the shower, hot water poured down all around me–but my ...

Anxiety, Depression, God’s Character, Grace, Love, Stories, Suicidal Thoughts

Jaimie Eckert

Jan 23, 2022

Was Judas Beyond Hope? (And Other Bible Bad Guys)

“What if I’m like Judas?!” a sweet, middle-aged woman exclaimed. “What if I’m beyond hope? I’ve sinned so many times, maybe I’ve finally sealed myself in perdition.” Like other anxious ...

God’s Character, Grace, Love, Salvation

Jaimie Eckert

Dec 7, 2021

God Hates Me: Uncovering the Hidden Root of Scrupulosity

“I know God is love. I know all the verses that talk about His grace and mercy. There’s absolutely no excuse for why I’m acting like this.” Vincent shook his ...

Control, Emotions, Faith and Trust, God’s Character, Grace, Love

Jaimie Eckert

Nov 30, 2020

Idolizing Your Pain: Scrupulosity and Christian Masochism

Why in the world are we talking about masochism in the context of religious OCD? ? Perhaps the word “masochism” makes you think of whips, ropes, and painful sexual fetishes. ...

Assurance, Certainty and Doubt, Compulsions, God’s Character, Grace, Legalism, Obsessions, Salvation, Vows

Jaimie Eckert

Aug 19, 2020