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Glass Houses Shatter

Somedays, I get lost in what to share. This is one of those. I have been focusing on trauma and crisis for the last few weeks. What I want to be able to do from my desk and chair is reach into my computer and grab a few of you who are reading this andContinue reading “Glass Houses Shatter”

Misfiled Documents

What is keeping you from living the best you?

Unburied Roots

“You wouldn’t believe how many medications firefighters are taking and how many firefighters are taking them,” said a Fire Chief to me as I was leaving his office. We had been discussing the need for better mental health education and intervention. “The worst part about a bad run is closing your eyes at the endContinue reading “Unburied Roots”

Conflict in Christian Marriages

Conflicts in marriage are normal. Not many (if any) Old Testament families got marriage or relationships right all the time. Just knowing that doesn’t always help though. The arguments in our own lives are still hurtful. We still feel devalued or undervalued at random times. The knowing only helps if we can step away fromContinue reading “Conflict in Christian Marriages”

Christianity and Divorce

Are there choices for divorce in faith? Life is full of pain, consider this way to respond.

Marriage, God, and You

What does the Bible say about having the same faith in marriage? Can you navigate life without it?

The Equality of Death and Marriage

What do death and marriage have to do with spiritual health? What do they have to do with each other?

Climbing the Spiritual Ladder

I come back to this topic again and again, how do I obtain spiritual health? I’ve talked about what the Bible says about it, I’ve brought up perspectives of what the social images of it are or are not. I have even talked about ways that individuals can experience spiritual health. What do you thinkContinue reading “Climbing the Spiritual Ladder”

Isn’t Yoga Satanic?

You know when you’re a blogger you have a certain kind of freedom. Maybe that is why I like it so much. I am a free spirit. In fact, a friend recently described me as a conservative who has an inner hippy. Yep, firm in some beliefs, open to conversation and discussion on hot topics,Continue reading “Isn’t Yoga Satanic?”

Paul’s Take on Being Healthy

Where does spiritual care come from and why is it valuable?