We are all experiencing a number of challenging circumstances these days which are taking their toll on our mental health and well-being. In this episode, I discuss the differences between optimism and pessimism and how we can learn optimism to decrease our risk of depression. Negative and destructive thoughts can have a powerful impact on… Keep Reading
Episode 12: On Faith, Purpose, and Using Hard Times to Fuel Us to Good Action
Well, we are one week into 2021 and it has already been quite a year. In this episode, I share some personal thoughts and stories on the importance of my faith and how it brings meaning and purpose to my life. I also describe how the events at the U.S. Capitol building this week have… Keep Reading
Episode 11: Goal Setting When the Future is Uncertain
Happy New Year, friends! If 2020 taught us anything it was that change is inevitable and we need to hold our plans loosely because we never know what might be around the corner. This can make goal setting particularly difficult. There are still a lot of challenges and uncertainties as we enter 2021 and it… Keep Reading
Episode 10: Finding Light in the Darkness of 2020
This year has had both light and darkness. We hold the tension of experiencing good right along with the bad that has happened. In the story of Christmas, Jesus comes to bring light in the midst of the world’s darkness. This episode provides some thoughts and reflections to remind us of God’s goodness and hope… Keep Reading
Episode 9: Longing for Hope and Joy at Christmas During a Pandemic
This episode begins with the reading of Psalm 42, a Psalm where the writer expresses his grief and disappointment about not being able to walk among the crowds of worshipers. Maybe we can relate. In the year 2020, crowds of worshipers are a bad idea. There are disappointments, we feel weary and discouraged this Christmas…. Keep Reading
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