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Holding the Breath of Life

For most anyone who has ever flown commercially, you probably have experienced a particular phenomenon, as well expressed recently by a friend of mine as we were described trips that […]

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The Anxiety Dilemma: An Integrated Perspective to One of the Most Powerful Forces in the World

We begin with the foundation of Christianity, as noted in Matthew 22: 37-40. Jesus declared, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and […]

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The Wholy Virtues

The human body shares in the dignity of the “image of God”:  it is a human body precisely because it is animated by a spiritual soul, and it is the […]

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Anxiety’s Biggest Lie; Life’s Biggest Truth

“I am going to die.” I was standing in the downstairs showroom of REI in St. Louis.  Already on its way to becoming my favorite store (admittedly from a guy […]

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What the World Needs Now is Less Drama

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”  – Leo Tolstoy As the United States transitions to new leadership midst the rising challenge of the […]

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The Inextricable Link between Nutrition and Psychological Functioning

As the health of U.S. population continues to rise to the forefront of discussion, increased evidence is finding that paying attention to what we eat is not just important for […]

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Reducing the Contagion of Threat Anxiety: What to Do About Safety Fears in Schools?

The past couple of weeks, lawmakers, school personnel, parents, and students have been grappling with what to do in the wake of the Florida tragedy, and a multitude of other […]

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Giving the Gift of Self Through Movement

This morning, I waved at my wife, Amy, as we did our usual “tag team” exercise routine. I had gone out early for a run, and as I got home, […]

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Divine Gifts of the Mundane: Winter Edition

It was -1 degrees (Fahrenheit) as I left the house for my usual bike commute to work. For years, I had experienced cold rides all the way down to zero, […]

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Spirituality Undercover

It happened again. It was a typical afternoon in my life as a pediatric psychologist. I was working with a boy who I have seen for a number of years. […]

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