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Currently, I am writing a book on fear and anxiety, and the last few months have given me an unexpected opportunity to put into practice what I am writing. Years ago, an Army officer showed up at our home to tell us that my oldest brother had died in a plane crash. At the time,…

It’s Tuesday afternoon. The deadline is Friday. The project sits open on your laptop, cursor blinking, waiting. You tell yourself you’ll just go to the gym first—clear your head, boost your focus. After that, you check a few emails, then reward yourself with a quick break that turns into an hour-long scroll. By evening, the…

  Living near the beach, I see hundreds of people stretched out in the sun every summer, hoping to come home with the perfect tan. As someone who has paid the price with multiple skin cancers, I understand the appeal, but I also know the cost. Protecting your skin isn’t just about preventing wrinkles. It…

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Words have power.” Scripture certainly agrees. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that “The tongue has the power of life and death.” While we often think about how our words affect other people, have you ever considered how the words you use affect you? Research suggests they may reveal, and even reinforce, your…

Have you ever stood at the top of a steep ski slope and wondered, What was I thinking? Your heart races, your palms sweat, and every part of you wants to turn around. Yet once you push off and make it safely to the bottom, you’re already thinking, I want to do that again. That’s because not…

This Fourth of July is especially significant as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence. It is a time to remember the courage, sacrifice, and vision of those who established our nation and secured the freedoms we enjoy today. As we reflect on our nation’s independence, it is also worth asking an important…

I was speaking at a Christian therapy conference on the topic of anxiety when an attendee approached me after the session and asked what I thought about using cannabis for sleep problems. My response was straightforward: “I think that’s a very bad idea, and here’s why.” The Growing Popularity of Cannabis for Sleep Many people…

We say that fathers are important, and each year we honor them on Father’s Day. But beyond tradition and sentiment, research continues to confirm just how vital fathers are to the health and well-being of families. Studies consistently show that active, engaged fatherhood benefits not only children but fathers themselves. Healthy fathers help families flourish,…

It takes a lot to make me laugh, but there is one comedian who never fails. His humor is clean, relatable, and rooted in the everyday moments of life. After listening to one of his routines, I often notice something remarkable—I feel lighter. The tension I was carrying seems to ease, and my stress level…

Rachel feels a wave of discomfort whenever she remembers certain stressful moments from her past. Specifically, she vividly recalls a car accident and often feels as though she is reliving it. At night, she has flashbacks to the crash. The sound of tires screeching or a nearby accident can trigger intense anxiety and fear. She…
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