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Can You Choose What You Believe?
Beginning the conversation about what faith is and how it works
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How We Handle Sickness, Disease, and Disability Shapes Both Our Identity and Our Outcomes
A call to carefully consider how you will approach your physical condition in the context of community
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What Are the Best Music Frequencies for Focus and Attention?
There have been times when a quality headphones and a good playlist of loud rock songs has helped me tune out the world and focus. Add in any type of…
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What Are the Best Music Frequencies for Focus and Attention?
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Am I Worried Too Much About Other People's Problems?
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What Does It Look Like to Be There For Someone?
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What Causes Lack of Self Awareness?
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Honest Doubt is Better than Faux Faith
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Am I Worried Too Much About Other People's Problems?
Have you heard about people who've taken sick days to recuperate from the heavy emotional toll of world events? When a tragedy strikes, some people are…
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What Causes Lack of Self Awareness?
If you’re particularly aware of your surroundings and what makes people tick, it may surprise you to discover how little self-awareness some people…
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Are Decorative Towels a Sign We've Lost Our Way?
A friend from high school recently posted a meme on Facebook of a fall seasonal kitchen towel. The meme was a funny PSA to inform men NOT to wipe their…
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Let's Peel Back the Authority of Doctors, Therapists, and Pastors
When I talk to pastors, doctors, and therapists, there are many awkward silences on my end during our conversations. I'm sure I give many awkward facial…
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Real Talk Missing In The Church
There’s so much real talk missing in the church. I think that’s because there are vacant societal roles we haven’t popularized yet. We have preachers…
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What Does It Look Like to Be There For Someone?
What does it mean to actually "be there" for someone? We often check in and ask questions like: "How's it going?" "How are you?" "How can I help?" Those…
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A Glimpse Into My Personal Journey
At 44 years old, there’s a lot of information I can share. I’ve been seeking ways to improve my functionality and performance since I finished…
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