I have found great comfort in coming back to the model prayer of Jesus these days — what is commonly called The Lord’s Prayer. My husband is currently thousands of miles away, deployed on a ship for half of this calendar year. And somehow, the words “our Father…give us…lead us…deliver us” have … [Read more...] about How To Pray Alone Without Feeling Lonely
John 3:16
The Pursuit of Busyness
I enjoy a lot of simple pleasures in this life. I love the smell of rain on the pavement, I love hot tea on a cold morning, I love lying the in sun as it shines through a window and warms the floor beneath. And oh my goodness, I love lists. I will make a list for every purpose imaginable and … [Read more...] about The Pursuit of Busyness
What is True Wellness? Andrea, Program Staff, Boys & Girls Club
Words, words, words, all around us, all the time. They bring us life and death and everything in between. When I think about words and how they have shaped me I find I can put them into three categories, the bad, the good and the Godly. Words have had an enormous impact on my life, I remember … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Andrea, Program Staff, Boys & Girls Club
True Wellness: Tricia, Educator
For most of my life I have lived hiding behind the various hats I wear. I have struggled with self-esteem issues and depression for the greater part of my 43 years. One of my earliest memories involves the feeling of shame for something I did wrong. I did well in school as a child and the teacher … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Tricia, Educator
