What does it look like to be well when life is hard, when you’re on a journey you never imagined you’d be on? In November of last year my strong, capable, and healthy husband suddenly became ill and was admitted to hospital. Eventually he would be diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Kristen, Regestered Dietitian
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Imperishable
Where I live, we’ve all been told to stock up on food in the face of COVID-19. Before my workplace shut down, I joined the herd at the grocery store, trying to find food on the shelves that was imperishable. Food that lasts and does not spoil. I settled on spiced tuna and Kraft dinner. Don’t judge … [Read more...] about Imperishable
Dr. Kimberly Trites – In the Valley of the Shadow of Death God is With Us (video)
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me... - Psalm 23:4 https://youtu.be/ymm1nKgoU-4 The Late Dr. Kimberly Trites and Husband Rod Share With Their Church How God's Presence Helped Them Through Their Struggle With Terminal … [Read more...] about Dr. Kimberly Trites – In the Valley of the Shadow of Death God is With Us (video)
Count it Joy
No one enjoys hardships, but as much as we want to avoid struggles, they are a reality of life and believers are not exempt. In fact, scripture says we will experience all sorts of trials. My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, because you … [Read more...] about Count it Joy
True Wellness: Hope, Student
Society today seems to be in the midst of an ongoing tension between promoting success at all costs and valuing self-care over self-discipline. In other words, the media tells us to work hard, hustle harder, and do whatever it takes to reach the top, regardless of what we may find when we get there… … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Hope, Student
True Wellness: Heather, Event Planner
Heather Trites, 35, Event Planner I hear the phrase "forever home" used a lot lately when it comes to buying a house, adopting a child or pet, etc. Over the past couple years, it seems I have been learning in a very real way that we are not there yet. Earth is not our forever home. About two … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Heather, Event Planner
