Linda Mintle

2 weeks ago | beliefnet.com | Linda Mintle

Happy Father’s Day!I recognize that not everyone has a great relationship with their father. Father wounds are real and can run deep. But no matter your story, I want to gently encourage you this Father’s Day: take a moment to reflect on your father and try to identify at least one thing he gave you as a gift. For some, the list will be long. For others, it may take effort and grace.

2 weeks ago | beliefnet.com | Linda Mintle

It starts the moment your day begins. You get a call from your child’s school—there’s a problem. Then the dog won’t eat. Your mom is upset with your dad. Suddenly, a small wave of stress turns into a full-on storm. You think, “This is going to be a bad day.” And just like that, your mind spirals into negative thinking. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But have you ever paused and asked yourself: Why does my mind go negative so quickly?

3 weeks ago | beliefnet.com | Linda Mintle

Have you ever felt like you need someone—not just want them, but really need them to feel okay? At first, it might feel like passion, even destiny. But over time, that need can start to feel more like desperation, anxiety, or fear. You may find yourself obsessing over your partner, feeling crushed when you’re apart, or staying in a relationship that doesn’t feel healthy—just because the idea of being alone is unbearable.

3 weeks ago | beliefnet.com | Linda Mintle

Life gets heavy. Families fracture. Relationships break. Trust gets betrayed. Anger, violence, divorce—these things pile up, and before long, we start to wonder, What’s the point? Discouragement whispers, Just give up. There’s too much against you. But then there’s Daniel. In Daniel 6, we find someone who understood discouragement—someone who was literally thrown into a pit and yet stood firm in his faith. Daniel wasn’t just a random victim.

1 month ago | beliefnet.com | Linda Mintle

Why do some people seem to fall apart when adversity strikes, while others grow stronger, bounce back, and even thrive through their struggles? The answer often lies in how they respond, especially when the situation feels overwhelming. Scripture gives us powerful examples—and one of the best is David in Psalm 56, who faced fear, injustice, betrayal, and danger, yet learned to respond with honesty, trust, and praise. David Under PressureIn Psalm 56, David is under intense pressure.