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Living as God's Beloved: Responding in Conflict as a Christian --from Security, Not Reactivity
Struggling with reactivity in conflict? Learn how your identity as God's beloved can help you respond with gentleness, wisdom, and security — not fear. Gospel-centered coaching insights.
Erin Schwab
Jun 94 min read


Living as God's Beloved: The Freedom You Find When You Finally Surrender Control to God
Are you exhausted from holding it all together? Discover how surrendering control to God is the path to true freedom, rest, and living as His beloved — not striving.
Erin Schwab
May 275 min read


Living as God’s Beloved: Renewing Your Mind In Christ When Thoughts Spiral
Blog Post #23 In the Living as God’s Beloved Series When Your Thoughts Run Wild: Anchoring Your Mind in Truth Have you ever woken up already feeling behind? Before your feet even hit the floor, a thought slips in: “You’re already failing today.” It's subtle—but powerful. Within minutes, more thoughts follow: “You’ll never get everything done.” “You’re not doing enough.” “You should be further along by now.” Nothing has actually happened yet… but your mindset is already shaped
Erin Schwab
May 124 min read


Living as God’s Beloved: Anchored When Emotions Feel Overwhelming
When Emotions Feel Overwhelming: Anchoring Your Identity in God’s Steadfastness
Erin Schwab
Apr 244 min read


Living as God’s Beloved: Boundaries That Protect Love
Living as God’s Beloved – #21 in the Identity Series When Love Needs Wisdom Have you ever had a time when you said “yes” far more often than you should have? A friend asks for help again and again. Each time you agree. You listen, encourage, give advice, and rearrange your schedule. But over time something begins to change inside you. Instead of compassion, you start to feel tired. Instead of joy, you feel resentment. And that surprises you. You want to be loving. You want to
Erin Schwab
Apr 106 min read


Living as God’s Beloved: Finding Courage to Speak Truth in Love
Do you avoid difficult conversations to keep the peace? Discover how knowing you are loved by God gives you courage to speak truth in love and build healthier relationships.
Erin Schwab
Mar 205 min read


From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion: Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes
Struggling with harsh self-talk? Discover how God’s gentleness replaces self-criticism with compassion and reshapes your identity through grace.
Erin Schwab
Mar 53 min read


Secure Enough to Obey: Living from Love, Not Fear
Discover how obedience changes when it flows from love instead of fear. Learn how living as God’s beloved brings freedom, peace, and trust.
Erin Schwab
Feb 123 min read


Choosing Faith Over Control: Trusting God When Letting Go Feels Risky
Most of us don’t cling to control because we’re power-hungry. We cling because we’re afraid — of failing, of being hurt, of disappointing God or others.
Erin Schwab
Jan 224 min read


Loved in the Waiting: How God Shapes Identity in Delays
There are seasons when it feels like nothing is moving forward.
Erin Schwab
Jan 14 min read


When Your Inner Critic Takes Over: Learning to Hear God’s Voice Instead
My inner critic sounded strangely wise, almost protective—like it was guarding me against embarrassment or disappointment.
But in reality, it was doing the opposite.
It was shrinking my world.
It was shaping my decisions out of fear, not trust.
It was pulling me back toward an orphan mindset.
Erin Schwab
Dec 18, 20254 min read


When “Not Enough” Follows You: Learning to Rest in God’s Delight
#14 in the Identity Series The laundry piles, the clutter from the week, the overdue tasks, and the unmade calls all cried out for my attention. I finally had a pocket of time not claimed by ministry, family, or appointments—but instead of peace, an insistent voice rose up inside me: “You’re behind.” “You should be doing more.” “You’re not enough.” “You don’t have what it takes.” It was the all-too-familiar echo of the not enough lie—one that so many Christian women silently
Erin Schwab
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Confidence in Christ: Walking Boldly in Your God-Given Identity
Courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about trusting God enough to move forward
Erin Schwab
Nov 11, 20253 min read


From Comparison to Contentment in Christ: How to Find Joy in Your God-Given Path
Discover how embracing your identity as God’s beloved child brings freedom from people-pleasing. Learn practical steps to live for God’s approval, not the world’s, and experience true peace in Christ.
Erin Schwab
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Fear to Friendship: How to Live Confidently in God’s Presence
Discover how to move from fear to friendship with God. Learn practical steps and biblical truths for living confidently in God’s presence, replacing the orphan mindset with the security of being His beloved child.
Erin Schwab
Oct 4, 20252 min read


Overcoming Lies About Your Identity in Christ: Stand Firm in God’s Truth
Learn how to recognize and replace the enemy’s lies with God’s truth so you can stand firm in your identity as His beloved child and live in freedom.
Erin Schwab
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Stop Striving for God’s Approval: How to Live Fully Loved in Christ
Stop striving for God’s approval. Discover how to live fully loved as His child, resting in His unchanging acceptance and walking in true freedom.
Erin Schwab
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Hearing God’s Voice: Overcoming the Noise and Living as His Beloved Child
Neon-lit streets of a bustling nighttime district in Tokyo, capturing the vibrant energy and colorful signs as people walk through the...
Erin Schwab
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Living From Abundance: The Identity Shift
Discover how knowing God's true character empowers you to live from your identity as His beloved child—no longer striving or fearing, but trusting His abundant provision and love.
Erin Schwab
Aug 12, 20255 min read


Breaking Free from Striving: Why Heart Transformation Matters More Than Behavior Modification
Behavior change alone can’t free us from fear or striving. Discover how shifting your mindset leads to heart transformation and deeper trust as God’s beloved child.
Erin Schwab
Jul 22, 20253 min read
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