This has been a very stressful few weeks for everyone. For some, the virus has created a great deal of anxiety. For others, the cure of social distancing has resulted in a lay-off or loss of job and income, leading to uncertainty of the future. Take a minute to read a really helpful article that may be for you, or it may be to help you how to understand and love someone close to you during this COVID-19 crisis. We are going to get through this. I think this article will help give some perspective.
Read MoreRemember when the No Fear clothing brand emerged? It was not only a popular t-shirt, but a life mantra for many.
No fear. Easier said than done, right? Why? Because we’re human. And at any given moment, if we’re honest with ourselves, most of us carry around or work to fight off some degree of fear in our everyday lives, no matter how small.
Read More“Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to God, at a time of distress.” Selah Psalm 32:6 (RSV)
Take a moment to read this helpful article on dealing with times of stress.
Read More“You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note.” | Doug Floyd
Read MoreIn 2019, our Chaplain team came alongside many team members who lost loved ones. Over eighty team members lost a parent during the course of this past year, fifteen experienced the death of a child, and ten team members dealt with the loss of a spouse. We thought we would dedicate an article with some suggestions for how to walk alongside a friend during a time of loss.
Read MoreWhat is it about January 1st? It was interesting talking to friends, reading Facebook, and even listening to my own thoughts yesterday. There was a great deal of reflection: what went well last year, what was challenging, what did I learn? I also witnessed a lot of dreaming and vision for the new year: setting goals for who I want to become and what I want to accomplish.
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