A Mental Health Rx [Psalm 37]
- March 25, 2021
- by
- Lori Travers
Do not fret…trust…dwell….delight…commit…be still…refrain from anger…hope…inherit the land…generous and lend freely…blessed…protected…wait…consider…
The above is a sampling of verbiage from the 37th Psalm. Direct and to the point, the poetic writing of an older, wiser David speaks to the children of God living among an evil, godless culture. And if you can relate, say “AMEN”!
We are surrounded by Christian opposition coming from all directions. The stark reality of calling “good evil, and evil good” is staring us in the face. I’ve been perplexed by the onslaught of hateful accusations against those who simply want to live...
How to Confuse the Devil
- March 17, 2021
- by
- Chris Lawson
There are two great lies we are told as children.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
“I’m rubber and...
A Glimpse of a Coming Day
- March 04, 2021
- by
- Chris Lawson
Many times during this last year I’ve joked about a new measuring stick for the quality of a new day.
Is the stock market average...
Hope
- February 23, 2021
- by
- Ned Erickson
This month, I’ve been helping old ladies cross the street. And men, actually. It’s been a thing I’ve been doing. A few of those...
Fear Not
- February 12, 2021
- by
- Jessica Fields
“For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who...
The End of Your Strength
- January 26, 2021
- by
- Chris Lawson
If the last year has taught us anything it’s that we aren’t in control of very much.
So much of our best-laid-plans have been adjusted,...
The Jar’s Point of View
- January 19, 2021
- by
- Ned Erickson
Jesus was hanging out with some people at a guy named Simon’s house when a woman comes in with a jar of perfume. It’s...
Spiritual Health
- January 14, 2021
- by
- Lydia McCord
We have talked about mental health. And I suggested that with all four areas, those areas being: physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental health, there...
Why Resolutions Fail
- January 04, 2021
- by
- Chris Lawson
I once read this great illustration in Reader’s Digest:
My friend Kimberly announced that she had made a New Year’s resolution to start a diet...
The Beginning
- December 09, 2020
- by
- Guest Writer
This part of the story is going to be hazy to me. I don’t remember being born. I remember my second birth so clearly,...