Preserving Mental Health in an Era of COVID-19 Health Concerns
As the pandemic continues to ramp up for the winter, even as the hope of a vaccine looms on the horizon, it is becoming clear that COVID-19 has rendered much Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Health
Dear Dads, We’re All in This Together
I must have been no more than 12 years old. Dad was in the backyard, and he had been digging for some time in hopes of finding the blockage to Continue Reading →
If the Pandemic is God’s Will, Then Here are the Messages He Seems to Be Sending
Much debate has ensued over the past couple of months as to God’s role (or lack thereof) in the current pandemic. Whether the pandemic is seen as God’s explicit or Continue Reading →
Top 10 Lessons of the Past Decade
Every year as the New Year approaches, I find myself getting more nostalgic and reflective. But with a decade fading away, it is especially a time to consider what the Continue Reading →
Giving Thanks for You and Me
Growing up, there were two things that my parents always made us say to people. “Thank you” and “please.” In regard to the latter, it didn’t really matter how small Continue Reading →
Connection is Not the Ultimate Goal; Social-Emotional Health Is
Recently one of our friends attended a presentation on the topic of youth and technology. Among many points, the presenter indicated that given most teens have phones (and this isn’t Continue Reading →
Happiness in My Belly, Sadness in the Streets
“Let us pour you a cup of happiness.” I was on my way to work one morning when I glanced over at a beloved local eatery. The parking lot was Continue Reading →
So the Bible Says; So Our Lifestyle Says Not
“Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil (Matthew 6:34)” A substantial body of evidence indicates that what we Continue Reading →
More Than Just Calories Burned
It was the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the weather was mild. That meant one thing. It was a perfect day to finish raking the leaves. With our yard being about Continue Reading →
An Open Letter to Church Leaders: Beware of Aligning with Gluttonous Practices
Dear Church Leaders, I am writing a note to summarize an issue that has been heavy on my heart for years, and I ultimately feel called to be as honest Continue Reading →