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Every once in a while I see a trend that is disturbing. This is one I became aware of through my dermatology medical news. It is so concerning that the government of France is raising a red flag on this social media trend that involves promoting unprotected sun exposure. With vacations to warm climates and…

I’ve had a dog most of my adult life. Dogs are called “man’s best friend” for a reason, but the benefits go far beyond companionship. They promote emotional and physical well-being in ways we often don’t notice until we look back and realize how much better life feels with them around. They impact our life-satisfaction.…

   Emily wakes up every morning replaying a mistake she made years ago. She apologized. She repented. She even made amends where she could. Yet she still feels the weight of it pressing on her chest, shaping her decisions, her confidence, and her joy. Though she believes in Christ, guilt, not grace, has quietly become…

A new year is a natural time to assess what we want to change. Most of us want to be good communicators because we know how central communication is to every relationship. If you want to improve your communication skills, it may help to pause and ask a different question: Are there communication habits I have…

Imagine being a young girl and an angel appears and tells you that you have found favor with God. Honestly, I really can’t imagine! The angel goes on to explain that you would conceive by the Holy Spirit, and give birth to the Son of God.  The questions that would race through my mind: How…

Last week, a friend told me she had spent her lunch break crying in her car. Not because something terrible happened to her, but because she felt behind on Christmas. She said, “I’m overspending, overeating, and overstressed and Christmas hasn’t even arrived.” Her words might resonate with you. Before Christmas day arrives, many of us are…

Stress may be a constant companion, but the holidays can make it worse. Extra demands—shopping, travel, decorating, family expectations, social events can push even calm people toward overwhelm. In the first chapter of my new book Hope and Healing for Anxiety, I explain that unmanaged stress is often the doorway to anxiety. If you don’t recognize…

  As we near Christmas day, the pressure to create picture-perfect moments, manage family tensions, juggle financial strains, and meet endless expectations can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. If you’ve ever wondered why Christmas stress hits so hard, you’re not alone but understanding the reasons behind it can help you reclaim peace…
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