Thomas Merton wrote, “If you are yourself at peace, then there is at least some peace in the world. Then share your peace with everyone, and everyone will be at peace.” Jesus Christ told his disciples, “My peace I leave…
Although Jesus Christ of Nazareth spoke and ministered to large crowds, what is particularly notable about His ministry are the many accounts of time spent with individuals. Jesus’ small entourage of disciples, however, often saw these “time-outs” as bothersome interruptions.…
By Jim Grinnell On the island of Malta, as the Apostle Paul was gathering wood for a fire that the natives had built for him, a snake came out of the wood and fastened itself to Paul’s hand. The Scriptures…
By Tim Reside For those dealing with mental illness, the first great hindrance to healing, recovery and any true hope for an ultimate cure is denial. Frankly, this is not a package that anyone is thrilled to sign for. It…
By Tim Reside I remember my grandmother telling me a story about a young woman who burned to death because she was unwilling to humble herself, turn from pride and receive help. A rescuer saw her dress on fire and…
By Tim Peterson, MS, LMFT, LPC Keep expectations manageable. Don’t try to make this holiday season “the best ever”. Set realistic goals for yourself, prioritize the most important activities, and pace yourself. Remember that the holidays don’t automatically dispel reasons for…
By Tim Reside “And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden wealth of secret places, in order that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name”…
By Jim Grinnell The dictionary definition of the word “unique” is as follows: “being without a like or equal, peculiar, incomparable, singular.” As time goes on, it is becoming more and more evident that God is creating something unique in…
By Tim Reside One day Jesus encountered a man blind from birth. His student disciples asked: “Teacher, who sinned, this man or his parents that he was born blind?” Only the ignorant would deny that there are cause-to-effect relationships in…
By Jim Grinnell People care about the hurting in our society for many different reasons. Some care because they are grateful for their own blessings, and as a response want to help others. For some, caring is a matter of…