Health Tips

written by Hannah Campbell Gustafson Last week, I went to an information session on a curriculum for organizations or schools on �compassion resilience�. I was there to think about ways in which this toolkit, or some of the pieces in it, might be used in the organization of which I�m director, and I�m looking forward to using some of the exercises and tools with my volunteers. But while

written by Rachael Keefe Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 Thanksgiving has come and gone. The last Sunday of the liturgical year (Christ the King/Reign of Christ) has been observed. While stores have had Christmas items out since before Halloween, before the sunset on Thanksgiving Christmas filled the stores. We�re in the midst of it now, the beloved or dreaded �holiday season

***Trigger Warning: The following references sexual violence. It does not describe any events in detail, but names things that could be difficult for some readers.*** written by Rachael Keefe (reposted from Rachel's Blog - Write out of Left Field) Jesus valued what society dismissed. He didn�t care which of his disciples could most accurately quote scriptures or put the most in the offering

�Ask, and it will be given you, search and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.� Matthew 7:7-9 written by Amy Petr� Hill Growing up in North Dallas a few decades ago, I was blessed with a wonderful public school education: art, music, Advanced Placement classes, and a well-stocked science lab were always available. But practicums on how students could identify and ask

Written by Kirk Moore Maybe you�ve heard. Taylor Swift has just released a new song and video. It�s angry. It�s catchy. It�s unlike anything Ms Swift has released in the past. You�re free to like/dislike it. You can identify with it or have no connection. You can share it or completely ignore it. It�s art. What else is it? It�s a conversation starter. Look what you made me do. On

Vlog entry by Karl Shallowhorn It's vital that we all find time to practice self-care. This is especially important for clergy who are often in the position of being spiritual caregivers. This video explores this topic with practical tips on how to better take care of oneself. Karl Shallowhorn is the Director of Community Advocacy for the Mental Health Association of Erie County