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These articles comprise over ten years worth of writing from Dr. James Schroeder, with the most recent listed first. If you are looking for a specific article or perspective on a particular topic we advise utilizing the Search bar. You may also filter articles by Category using the menu above the articles.

Health

Thank you God for Metabolism, Methylation, and Mitochondrial Function

The body’s biochemistry is nothing short of amazing and science is increasingly revealing the role that nutrition is involved with this.  In considering this, let’s begin with the mysterious world […]

Health

Worry of the Worst Kind – Dealing with Catastrophizing

Years ago I was finishing my final year of training for my doctorate in clinical psychology.  A few months into my internship, I started having spells of dizziness, chest tightness, and headaches. Although […]

FaithHealth

Living a Whole Christian Life

Have you ever wondered what our Christian faith has to say about the following? That an estimated 50% of cancer deaths are preventable through lifestyle changes Nine people are killed […]

Faith

Unseen

The following prayer was taken from my book “40 Days of Hopeful Prayer” In the world of crazy things, I sometimes think that the wildest thing of all is that […]

Technology

Progress of a Different Kind

“I am not sure it’s worth it.” Zach, my 15-year-old son, and I were standing on the side porch that we had just completed.  The project had originally started the […]

FaithHealthNature

From Resistance to Love

Over the past couple of decades, I have come to learn that regular activity is not only a key to being physically and psychologically healthy, but also more socially and […]

Family

A River Runs Between Us

“It is those we live with and love and should know who elude us.” – Norman Maclean I was sitting on the couch in our family room, and it was […]

Health

Feeling Like I…

They are as certain as death and taxes. They dominate our life. They often fluctuate minute by minute, hour by hour, year by year. They are a fabric of our […]

FaithHealthNature

Backpacking Is a Quintessential Christian Activity

“Not everything in life is essential.  If everything is essential, then nothing is essential.” I had just awoken to the sounds of a gurgling stream.  The previous night, a thundershower […]

FaithRelationships

But I Won’t Do That!

One of the toughest realities of life is that the most difficult and painful areas are often the ones that we most need to grow.  As it relates to our […]