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5 Things Silence Does For Our Mental Health
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5 Things Silence Does For Our Mental Health

Are you afraid of silence? Our lives are saturated with noise, and taking the time to intentionally disconnect and shut that out—well, it can be kind of scary. So, what’s the big deal about silence? Why is it considered a spiritual discipline? And can it actually help our mental health?

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It's a New Year, but I'm Exhausted
Madeleine Scholefield Madeleine Scholefield

It's a New Year, but I'm Exhausted

I don’t know what you’re facing. Maybe you’re looking forward to what’s coming. Maybe you’ve written the lists and set the goals and so far you’re actually sticking to them. But, if you’re like me, you’re feeling a little worn out. A little on the back-foot.

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What is Mindfulness and How Can It Help Us?
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What is Mindfulness and How Can It Help Us?

We wanted to find out from Dr Katherine Thompson what “mindfulness” is, where it comes from, whether it can be used by Christians, and if there could be harm in engaging with these practices. She also takes us through a scripture-based meditative exercise towards the end!

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Is Self-Care Biblical?
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Is Self-Care Biblical?

Some people's alarm bells may go off as soon as the topic of self-care is mentioned. It may be because you think that because it has the word ‘self’ in it must be selfish, and therefore not good or from God. But here’s the thing; looking after ourselves means that we build our capacity to cope with the stresses of life and better love those around us.

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How I Learned to Find Beauty in the Chaos
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How I Learned to Find Beauty in the Chaos

God rescued me from a dark time in my life a few years ago. I was struggling with life and in survival mode, both mentally and physically. My relationships suffered because of it. I even remember admitting to my husband one day, “I’m just not a happy person.”

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A 5 Part Series on Rest
Stephen Unwin Stephen Unwin

A 5 Part Series on Rest

We all need a break sometimes; we all need rest. Work, church, caring and studying can physically tire us out. But sometimes, our need for rest goes deeper; sometimes, our very souls feel weary. We’ll be exploring how God’s gift of rest not only meets our needs, but is also something to delight in.

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God... I'm Feeling Burnt-Out
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God... I'm Feeling Burnt-Out

Jordan describes himself as a “pretty chill, stoic, level-headed guy” – that is, until he faced burn-out and depression that sent him spiralling. In Jordan’s second year of paid ministry, he felt the pressure mounting.

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A Conversation About… Dealing with Anxiety
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A Conversation About… Dealing with Anxiety

We spoke to Dr Sarah, a GP here in Australia, who helped us learn what anxiety is from a medical perspective. Sarah shared with us four things we can all be doing - eating well, sleeping well, exercising regularly, and connecting with others.

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