Well, here we go!Toward the end of March, I got an email from a publishing company with a pass on a proposal I'd sent their way. I felt relieved. Odd response for something I'd worked on for two years. Within a few hours, an idea emerged. What if I wrote a book to my church as a … Continue reading I Have Some Things To Tell You: A Pastor Says Goodbye During a 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
Last night, my 4-year-old walked into my room at 2am and whispered, “I had a really bad dream. Can you snuggle with me?” I crawled into bed with him and realized he was shaking and shivering. His room was a little cold but I sensed his body was seriously terrified. “Mom, the birds were chasing … Continue reading Fear is a bully on the playground
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