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Understanding the Importance of Safe Spaces in Faith Communities
The importance of safe spaces – Are you willing to be an advocate for providing safe spaces across generations? How much support will you give in addressing the “silence” of others who are hurting? Are we failing and recycling hurt? What are Safe Spaces? In faith communities, safe spaces have three identifiable characteristics: (1) People…
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It is More than Hair
During the pandemic of COVID-19, barber shops and salons closed in Phrase 1. On the other hand, bars/saloons were allowed to open. Of course, the backlash was an uproar via social media (i.e., Facebook, Twitter). How could Questions about the rationale of decisionmakers were highlighted. Reliving More than Hair Generally speaking, people are attached to…
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Understanding God’s Calling: A Reflective Journey for Servants
Why has God called you to this winding road of roughness? The Nature of God’s Calling Yes, God interrupted your plan. A calling from God is a disruptive and self-surrendering plan for His purpose. It is the personal acceptance of God’s assignment for your life. Jesus is the supreme example of self-surrender to God’s plan.…
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The Challenges of a Servant of God
Quite often my friend Stacey reminds us that “It is not easy, but it is durable.” In this post, I ask you, “Is it durable?” I believe that we stand in agreement that a Servant of God has challenges. Life is challenging, yes! Still, how durable is life as a Servant of God? Count it…
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Proverbial Mom Podcast Version
Mom Writes Here I am. Part of my healing process is to reread these letters. My thoughts of these moments are overwhelming but God… From her notes: James is 40 years old. He is a family man and a man who believes in God. For the last twenty years, he returns to his hometown to…
Keep readingProverbial Mom Writes Letter #23
It has been a while since I have read these letters. My thoughts of Mom are overwhelming. This is part of my healing process. It is time. Another year and James returned to his mom’s home, the place where he first learned his values of life. It was his annual retreat; this time, he was…
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What is Wellness?
What is wellness? Researchers have examined the concept of wellness in relation to spiritual, physical, and psychological health. For the most part, it requires examining each to achieve a reasonable definition. The certified professional must assess the factors that impact the physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being of an individual. For example, a comprehensive examination from your physician entails all four components. Wellness is not perfect health. It is the soundness of mind, healthy perception of the world, and reasonable physical health based on the examination of a certified professional in the field of medicine and health.
Our blog posts consider mental, spiritual, social, and physical health as key components to overall wellness. In terms of spiritual health, it as our connection to God or one’s supreme power. For the Christian, our philosophy is not dependent on human tradition, but rather on the belief in the monotheistic, consistent, and universal God. For your convenience, you can browse our blog posts by category. Our purpose is to check in and show up for simple wellness in our daily lives. Sharing together. Let’s blog for our mind, body and soul.
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