What does it mean to be healthy? Are there multiple parts or dimensions of health? For a time, health was largely defined solely by a person’s physical health. In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or… Keep Reading
What is Hope for Christians?
Hope. The expectation and trust that good things will happen. The Scientific Definition of Hope In the world of psychology, the definition of hope involves three things – goals, agency and pathways. Essentially, it is having a vision for what is possible, a pathway (plan) to change, and the motivation to get there. Hope is… 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
Episode 8: Partnering with God to Make the Kingdom Come
For the next few weeks, I will be sharing some thoughts and reflections on the Christmas story to help prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus. Christmas feels strange this year. Things won’t be like we are used to and I’m struggling to get into the Christmas spirit. In this episode, I reflect on… Keep Reading
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