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Bipolar depression is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, in part because the word bipolar is often misused in everyday language. People casually describe someone as “so bipolar” when they mean moody, unpredictable, or quick to change their mind. That stereotype is inaccurate and harmful. Bipolar depression is not about normal mood changes. It is…

Imagine someone who desperately wants to change careers because they feel called to do more meaningful work. Every time an opportunity appears, fear steps in: What if I fail? What if I disappoint others? What if I can’t handle it? Months turn into years, and nothing changes. Fear, not faith or purpose, has quietly taken the driver’s…

This was Rick’s story. A comment made years ago still comes to mind. It was uninvited and unhelpful. It surfaced during an unrelated conversation, and it bothers me to this day. Nothing outwardly dramatic happened, but internally there is tension, defensiveness, and distance. The moment has passed, but the emotion has not. I still feel…

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…
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