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3 Things That Stop Us from Resting Well
Are you exhausted? If you’re anything like me, you’re teetering on the edge of burn-out, struggling to catch your breath and feeling like you’re never getting the rest you need. So what are the things that hold us back from rest? Why does it sometimes feel so elusive? These are questions I’m asking myself, and I hope you’ll explore them with me.
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?
Elmo’s Wholesome Question That Broke the Internet
Elmo (yes, the red fuzzy puppet from the show Sesame Street) tweeted on the 30th of January: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” The answer? Not good, Elmo. Not good at all.
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.
10 Surprising Things I’ve Learned About Having Good Mental Health
I’ve never struggled with depression or anxiety – until a few years ago. I had a panic attack on a small aircraft as it was flying through a storm, bouncing around like a dodgem car. And for a good year after that incident, I felt incredibly anxious whenever I boarded aircraft. But I sought help and began the journey of responding well to anxiety.
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!
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.
What the Bible Says About Peace
There’s so much going on in the world, and it can be overwhelming. Whether we’re struggling with troubles in our own lives or feeling the barrage of bad news every time we look at the headlines, peace can feel elusive – if not impossible. All that can leave us wondering, “How can we find peace with everything going on?”
How to Create a Suicide Safety Plan
We’ve recently been sharing the stories of people with firsthand experiences of suicide; whether they’ve lost someone to suicide, helped someone navigate that dark period, or have struggled with suicidal thoughts themselves. Through all those stories, you might be left wondering, ‘What can I do about it? How can I help?’
Filling Our Bellies With the Bible: A Guide to Biblical Meditation
Many people associate meditation with the idea of ‘emptying our minds’, achieving a state of inner peace, or a focus on ourselves and not others. But biblical meditation is different. Biblical meditation is pondering the words of Scripture with a receptive heart, trusting the Holy Spirit to work in you through those words.