I hit a wall last Monday. I was going strong for the first few weeks, and I don’t know what happened, but I woke up Monday morning and I was anxious and irritable. I snapped back at someone that I care about where I am typically calm and respectful. I went from being hopeful and optimistic, to being down and depressed. I remember saying out loud to myself, “What is wrong with me today?”
Honestly, it felt a lot like grief.
Read MoreAt the beginning of 2020 I took one of those “Word of the Year” quizzes, just for fun. My word of the year for 2020 was GATHER. I didn’t really think much about it because to be honest, life was super busy and I couldn’t see how taking the time to gather would work out but I still tried. And then there was COVID-19…
Read MoreThis 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
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