Guest Writer: Stephanie Olford Mental health has increasingly become a topic of conversation in the world around us. Everywhere in the media there has been discussion of decreasing stress, mindfulness, depression, anxiety, suicide, and more. Often when I tell people in Christian circles about my desire to do counseling, I am asked a great deal of … Continue reading God’s Restorative Work in Mental Health
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So Long, Impressions
The smooth breeze flew through my hair as I hiked to my afternoon class. The beauty of the day passed through my thoughts. So did thoughts along the lines of, “Why am I walking to class when I could be taking a cozy afternoon nap?” But I pushed these thoughts aside and trudged ahead. Something … Continue reading So Long, Impressions
Prohibiting the Pursuit of Prideful Praise
“I did the same amount of work as he did, why didn’t I get the award?” “I’m as pretty as she is, why didn’t I get complimented? “I’m as talented as they are, why didn’t I get picked?” “I’ve served in this position for years, why have I never been recognized?” Our human nature instinctly … Continue reading Prohibiting the Pursuit of Prideful Praise