His Bottle of Tears
Have you ever wept until you could weep no more? The female members of the population might freely admit this reaction to tragedy, disappointment, or depression. In 1 Samuel 30, we see men whose wives and children were kidnapped reacting in this same way. The grown men, brave warriors, wept with abandonment. This world, imperfect […]
From Stressing to Blessing
I was particularly struck by Matthew 5:3-12, the Beatitudes. Jesus’ instructions specifically answer many questions about stressful circumstances and how to move from stressing into our blessing.
Do You Want to Be Well?
In the past several years, it seems that we have all hit a boiling point with stress. At the same time, there have been profound discoveries about the mind, body and spirit connections that were not common knowledge until recently. Things like telomeres that reveal the biological connection between disease and stress, the ways that […]
Dealing Hope
The other day I dropped my son off in the morning at his elementary school, and in front of the school, I saw a kindergartener walking in slow motion as he approached the school doors. Each of his steps took about 15 seconds a piece. I drove away giggling at this youngster, wondering what was […]
Missing Out
FOMO (fear of missing out.) This acronym has crept into current vocabulary, especially as it relates to social media. The psychological impact of FOMO; however, predates the internet. Did you ever experience the hurt of being the “only one” not invited to a party? Maybe sickness or personal responsibilities kept you away from an important […]