Battling the Winter Blues
For many of us, the change of seasons can have a sizable effect on our mood. The name for this condition is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Some people use special lights that mimic sunlight [...]
Loving Hurting People Well
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is on our minds! And while this holiday usually emphasizes romantic love, it’s also a perfect time to reflect on how we can embody Christ's love to [...]
It’s About Time
There are only twenty-four hours in a day. That’s all we get, and it’s God’s design. If we are to stay physically healthy, a certain amount of time is required for the basics, like sleeping [...]
Habits > Resolutions
The start of a new year often brings the pressure to set big resolutions—and, let’s be honest, the overwhelming feeling that we likely will not stick to them. It's funny that so many of [...]
Giving…and Receiving
Christmas is a season of giving. We celebrate the birth of Jesus, God’s incredible gift to us. And we often celebrate by giving to others. Gift cards are among the top-selling Christmas presents in [...]
So Many Reasons to be Thankful
Traveling in Maine recently I was fascinated by the beauty of lighthouses. Long before electricity and the invention of automated lights that could be turned on from a distance, people actually climbed the winding [...]