Today, we welcome my dad, the Rev. David Beckett, a retired United Methodist pastor living in Bend, Oregon, to share a guest post. Do you remember where you were when momentous events happened in the world? I remember being in the sixth grade at Lincoln Elementary School in Hamilton, Ohio when President Kennedy was assassinated. … Continue reading Walking Lightly Into A New World: Spiritual Awakening After the Pandemic
Some church people believe you can pray away depression, anxiety and mental health issues.No, that’s not a thing. Full stop.Yes, prayer can help us in any state of being. It helps us locate ourselves in an energy bigger than ourselves. It can bring peace, wisdom and a sense of well being in difficult times. Talking … Continue reading Free Therapy: A Reflection on Unresolved Trauma & Why We Don’t Pray Away Mental Health
If you've been a reader around here for a while, you've seen my dad show up once in a while. I hit the jackpot when it comes to having a built in mentor, coach, cheerleader and colleague woven into a relationship with my own dad. Another post is coming this month as I further reflect … Continue reading Guest Post: 9 Learnings As I Retire
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