The Joy of Why?
When we think of the word “why”, it is usually associated to an experience that, for at least a short
Category: Depression
HOPE
Hope is a little four-letter word that packs a powerful punch. It is what gets us through the mundane, the
Back to the Present
There are many differences among us. Our differences can make us a stronger unit, or our differences can make us
You Are Wonderful
The experience of rejection is real in most of our lives. No matter the age, gender, race, or status of
Earth Crammed With Heaven! Seeing God in the Midst of Darker Days
Here is a wonderful quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Earth crammed with heaven, And every common bush a fire with
Maintaining Mental Health During COVID-19 with Intentionality
The mental health impacts of COVID-19 remain to be seen, and I anticipate there will be some significant fallout. This list is not meant to be an exhaustive approach to boosting your mental health as there are a lot of ways to improve your mental well-being, but as I think about spending more time at home than I might be used to, these were strategies that came to mind that I will be intentional to practice over the next several weeks. We are in this pandemic together. Let’s be intentional about encouraging one another to take care of ourselves physically AND emotionally.
How to Be Resilient and Last a Lifetime in Ministry-Part 2 of 3
Begin with recognizing your strong emotions and the thoughts and instincts that partner with them. Be still and notice them. Allow yourself to even be curious about them. Notice without reacting what this inner intensity produces in your thoughts without taking these thoughts too literally. As you quiet your reactions to them, you can pray for wisdom about what to do or think about them.
Breaking the Silence
Be informed! Know the warning signs of suicide, and break the silence.
