Our sleep is often the first thing to be impacted when we are not well. This could be because of physical illness or issue, emotional overwhelm, mental turmoil, stress, burnout. The trouble with sleep is the red flag indicating that something that is out of...
God knows the power of companionship. There are many scriptures that speak to the importance of supporting one another. Having people who stick closer than a brother (Prov 18:24) who weep and rejoice with you and who sharpens you. In Hebrews 10:25 we are told to...
In this series on Resilience, I have emphasized that resilience isn’t simply an achievement that can be attained. Neither is it a goal reached that no longer needs development. In fact, it’s the opposite. Resilience is the result of disciplines and habits that need...
Having fun is often overlooked as a means to build resilience. In 2020 it was among my top 3 recommendations for people when asked how to manage stress. (ps: The other two were rest and stay connected) Having fun is a forgotten skill that I myself have...
Rest means so much more than relaxing or sleeping when we are tired. There are times when I haven’t worked physically hard, but still feel exhausted. At first, I think I’m being lazy, weak or not strong enough, but really it’s about needing holistic rest. We...
When people are going through difficult times they often isolate themselves. They don’t want to be a downer or they just don’t have the energy to put on a brave face and pretend everything is okay. But we are created to be in relationship – with God and with...
