“Please” a sincere request to suffering young people
Life is full of ups and downs, and it can be tough to navigate the challenges that come your way. As young people, you often …
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The Holes in Our Stories—Part 1 Frequently, the people around us show us only what they want us to see. The idealistic family photos on social media, the bright smiling faces on Sabbath morning, and the standard “I’m fine” reply to the polite, if superficial, inquiry as to how one is doing. All too often there is no indication of the trauma, depression, abuse, addiction, or mental illness people suffer or perpetrate behind closed doors. These are the holes in their stories.
I have never before felt the need to start a story with a disclaimer. However, the story that follows is disturbing. I have chosen to …
Thriving Through Resiliency Four Women Share Lessons Learned
As I travel from place to place in this great Mid-America Union, it is with pure joy that I meet women who are Jesus-loving, praying, …
Five Ways of Restoring the Joy in your Journey
If there ever was a prophet who was burned out, it was Elijah. And it’s somewhat surprising that his most difficult time comes on the …
Ready for Medical School Professional development classes prepare students to apply for graduate school
Getting into medical school has been hard enough already, but as the number of applicants explodes post-pandemic, the competition is even more fierce. “It’s getting …