Jessica revealed to her church small group that she struggles with depression. She is one in five people who will be diagnosed with a mental health disorder this year. And if she doesn’t address her depression, she could be one of ten who will end up being hospitalized some time in their lives. Is there…

Hope has always been a foundation of the Christian faith and science has finally caught on to the importance of hope. Hope plays a significant role in our health and mental health. It is associated with a lower risk of cancer, fewer sleep problems, higher psychological well-being, and social adjustment. Because of the importance of…

  Frank Sinatra’s mega-hit song, My Way, has a line about regrets. “Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few too mention.” We should all be so fortunate! And by the way, doing it my way versus God’s way, not the path I choose. Sorry Frank! Now, about regrets, we do have a…

As we remember the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., I couldn’t help think about the importance nonviolence played in his approach to racism. He is certainly remembered for his promotion of non-violence during protests. And he advocated love over hate. In his first book, Stride Toward freedom, he advocated nonviolent resistance with the idea that…

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