What do we do when bad things happen to us? Negative, challenging things are a normal part of life and we can’t always stop them from happening. One thing we can do is to choose how we will react to those things. Proceeding with caution and faith in our future, while going through rough situations…
Many of us are discontent, struggling to make sense of the world and all of its problems. We long for happiness and fulfillment but sometimes seek it in unproductive and ineffective ways. I was recently in Manila, Philippines and I saw this quote on one of the walls of The Manila Times Newspaper office: “The…
Maybe you’ve thought about killing yourself, or maybe you are worried that someone you love or care about is considering a way to end their life. Call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you are having suicidal thoughts. (800) 273-8255. One thing I’ve learned about anyone who is in so much pain or despair, they mean it…
Grief and loss are a part of living. Typically, the most profound and deepest grief, the hardest feelings to sort out, are those feelings of bereavement that come after the death of a loved-one. Some of the other reasons for grieving include the loss of a job, moving from your home, or realizing that a…
What makes a good marriage? What’s one healthy marriage photo you imagine when you think of a happy marriage? Resilience comes to my mind. We’ve all heard the advice to “never let the sun go down on your anger,” In other words don’t go to bed mad and wake up mad. This being said, before…
Since I was a child, I have been involved in almost every aspect of church ministry. Some of my earliest memories are crawling under my father’s robe after the church service. I would stick my hand out of the pocket slot of the robe and shake hands with people leaving the church. As I grew…