Thankfulness When You Don’t Feel Joy

What do you do when you are not feeling the joy of Thanksgiving? What do you do when you are not feeling thankful? Perhaps you have experienced deep loss. Maybe your plans for the long weekend did not work out. Thanklessness can even happen when you’re stuck in a slump...

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God’s Counsel

In my personal journey with managing mental and behavioral health, I’ve had the opportunity to visit numerous therapists and other professionals. The quality and soundness of care I have received has certainly been varied. Some of the advice has been well-seasoned with love and grace. Other times, I have been...

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Jesus – Selfless Service and Sacrifice

This year’s Veterans Day observance was yesterday and as I write this, I am thankful. I am thankful for all the men and women who have served and are currently serving our nation in our Armed Forces. I deeply appreciate their choice to serve and protect others as well as...

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Blest Be The Tie That Binds

“Blest Be The Tie That Binds” is a hymn of our faith that was written in 1782. The theme of Christian unity is woven throughout. If you are like me, you’ll be singing or humming as you read these three stanzas: Blest be the tie that bindsour hearts in Christian...

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