St Mark Ji Tiangjing was no stranger to sin, habitual sin at that. An opium addict at one point, he knew what it was to both want to follow Christ, but struggle with the reality that his flesh often wanted…
St Mark Ji Tiangjing was no stranger to sin, habitual sin at that. An opium addict at one point, he knew what it was to both want to follow Christ, but struggle with the reality that his flesh often wanted…
Brene Brown, in her book The Gifts of Imperfection, defines shame as “ the intensely painful feeling of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” We hold onto areas of our personality or stories from our past,…
For those coping with anxiety, a 5-minute guided meditation video from another person coping. Anxiety. For those of us who try to manage living with an anxiety disorder, the word alone recollects sensations from head to toe. A tightening of…
How in the world can we possibly find quiet in a busy world full of noise and distraction? If you have mastered this discipline, we would love to hear from you to learn from you. When we are still, we…
A caregiver is defined as “a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person.” (Google) For some, the role of caregiver is selected as a vocation or profession. For others, like…
I have a very intense job, with no closing hours or “downtime.” I am part of a 24 hours-per-day, 7 days a week organization with no consistent schedule, constantly shifting priorities, and client population. I work in a pediatric cardiac…
I want to be freeeee! Hey there, listener. Would you say you are free? As someone who values all things flexible, smooth, lax, and easy going, I love to feel free! In many ways, I opt for things or situations…
Being 24 and having 3 jobs, a boyfriend, living with my family, pursuing my passions, managing my stress and anxiety, and living my faith life can seem like nothing in words, but is a lot in action. “Your 20s is…
It has been 10 years on this journey through infertility. My husband and I have never conceived. I can’t remember the last time that I even used a pregnancy test. Bringing up the mere words “fertility” or “infertility” can bring…
We’ve all heard about the “freshman 15.” You know, the extra 15 pounds a freshman in college will typically gain in their freshman year of college. What about the Covid 19 pandemic? Raise your hand if that one caught you…