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Misinformation is not a new problem, but the scale and speed at which it spreads today is unprecedented. Across both high- and middle-income countries, concern about false information online remains consistently high. Many people now view it as a significant threat, not just to individuals, but to society as a whole. The rise of digital…

If social anxiety has ever made you want to retreat, avoid, or simply disappear, you’re not alone. The pull to escape uncomfortable social situations can feel overwhelming. But while avoidance may bring short-term relief, it keeps you stuck in the long run. The path forward requires courage to to move through fear, one small step…

For seven years my husband and I experienced infertility. Like many couples, we fell into the “unexplained” category, which affects a small but real percentage of those trying to conceive. Two and a half years into the process of trying to conceive, I finally became pregnant but then miscarried. This brought me to a crisis…

The room was quiet, but his mind wasn’t. Sitting at his desk, he stared at the growing list in front of him—emails unanswered, deadlines looming, expectations piling higher by the minute. His heart began to race as one thought crowded out the next: There’s too much. I can’t get this all done. Across the room, a colleague…

  I come from a very competitive family. Board games in our house felt like high-stakes tournaments. Each of us was determined to win. Then I married someone just as competitive. I still remember playing doubles tennis together; let’s just say, things got intense if we started losing! Competition is woven into our culture. As…

I didn’t grow up in a liturgical church, so I had never heard of a Maundy Thursday service. As an adult, I’ve come to appreciate churches that thoughtfully incorporate elements of the historic Christian calendar. These rhythms and traditions add depth and meaning to the story of our faith. Maundy Thursday is one of those…

The other day, I had a patient tell me all the stress he was under.  It was significant and he wasn’t managing it well. It was overwhelming him and showing up in headaches and body tension. Like most of us, stress is a part of our lives. But it is more than an inconvenience. It…

  I was standing in line at a chain restaurant when a group of college cheerleaders walked in ahead of me. As we chatted, my college team was mentioned. When they realized my team was one of their rivals, the conversation abruptly ended. Apparently, they didn’t want to talk to the competition. Honestly, I loved…

It’s a frustration many married couples experience -how to deal with the complicated issues that arise with extended family. Yet when we marry, we inevitably inherit part of our partner’s family system. Pretending otherwise is not a strategy. Whether we acknowledge it or not, our families shape who we are. Parts of that family live…

I am in one of the periods of my life when I am waiting for something to happen. This isn’t my first go around with what appear to be a delay, but I know God is sovereign and works for my good. His timing is always the best. In the meantime, I wait. Patience doesn’t…
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