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Let’s talk… The Courage to Be Yourself In a world filled with expectations, comparisons, and constant noise, one of the hardest things a person can do is simply be themselves. Poet e. e. cummings once wrote, “To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you…

Let’s talk… How Not to Lose Yourself in a World Full of Expectations Have you ever found yourself saying yes when you really meant no? Or agreeing with something just to keep the peace—only to walk away feeling unsettled? Many people don’t realize it, but this is how we slowly begin to lose ourselves. It…

Let’s talk…“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – (Mahatma Gandhi) When we think about Women’s History Month, our minds often turn to well-known names and remarkable public achievements. And rightly so. Many women helped shape this country in visible and historic ways. But this year, I…

Let’s talk…Spring brings Strong Roots in Quiet Places Each day we draw nearer to Spring. It’s getting close to planting time. As a reminder, strong roots grow in quiet places. When we admire a strong tree, we usually notice its height, its branches, or the way it spreads shade on a hot afternoon. What we…

Let’s talk… The Health Benefit We Rarely Talk About: Grace We live in a culture of constant measurement. Steps counted. Calories tracked. Productivity evaluated. Even rest is scheduled. We are taught to improve, optimize, and correct. Yet one of the most important contributors to mental, emotional, and even physical health is rarely mentioned: grace. Grace…

Let’s talk…Opening a door: What the Bible story of Lydia teaches us. Sometimes when reading the Bible, you come across a few interesting lines that have a huge implication on how to live your life. In a world that feels hurried and divided, it is easy to underestimate the quiet power of simply opening a…

Let’s talk… Reading: The First “Wing” a Child Learns to Use I recently watched my three-year-old granddaughter line up her dolls in a perfect row across the floor. She carefully chose a favorite book — one she has heard so many times she knows every word. Then she began to “read” it to them with…

Let’s talk…It almost Valentines-what is love? Valentine’s Day has a way of reminding people how complicated love can feel. Even in good relationships, many quietly wonder why love sometimes misses its mark — why effort doesn’t always translate into closeness, and why good intentions still leave someone feeling unseen. One reason is simple, but rarely…

Let’s talk…Have Hope! It’s hard to take our eyes off our problems. Some people are struggling and striving over pain in body, mind or soul. Perhaps grief, betrayal, resentment, aloneness. Any of these situations could result in depleting our energy and hope. John 16:33. “In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and…

Let’s talk… Emotional checkup? Its time You sneak a peek at your phone every few minutes. You check in with doctor when you think you have Covid. Yet when did you check in with your emotions? Last month? Three years ago? Life events can inspire you to evaluate your emotional reactions to others or situations.…