In the last four weeks, our lives have been disrupted, paused and altered, replacing most of our daily routines and activities with uncertainty and change. In addition to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, the pandemic has directly affected the familiarity of our jobs, schools, and...
As we continue to face the unknowns of the COVID-19 pandemic and are informed of the potential of an additional 30 days of shelter in place, it is only human to feel mounting fear and tension. But I would like to encourage you to focus on the sovereignty of God and the very peace of his...
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” Many people unfortunately fall into the bad habit of believing and expecting that our partner is meant to be our source of all happiness, love and fulfillment in our lives. However, in a truly vibrant...
As we enter 2020, we are all considering what we are willing to do to make our lives better. We usually focus on areas such as our physical and emotional health. I would like to challenge you to add mental wellness and spiritual wellness to your list this year. Our mental and spiritual wellness...
For anyone dealing with an illness, grief, or the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be a time of sadness, pain, anger, or dread. It can be difficult to cope, especially when you see the sights and sounds of holiday happiness all around you. The ebb and flow of grief can become overwhelming...
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed”-Psalm 82:3 I breathed a sigh of relief and breathed in joy as I saw a father lovingly sit with his son and read a book called The Invisible String. This son was eager to discover a new world...
Domestic Violence Fact Sheet “Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man.” PROVERBS 22:24 No one should be a victim of domestic violence—EVER! Domestic violence is often overlooked, excused, or denied. Domestic violence and emotional abuse...
Recent research has found the rate of suicide deaths among young black males between the ages of 13 and 19 have increased by 60 percent from 2001 through 2017. There has also been a 182 percent increase in the rate of suicide deaths of young black females during that same time...
As caregivers to children or teens, tools are available to continue to cultivate your youth’s full capacity. Preparation can greatly help reduce nerves and increase anticipation for a new school year. We tend to become as successful as we have prepared to be. Below are methods...
Despite advances in health equity, disparities in mental health care persist. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reports that racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S. are less likely to have access to mental health services, less likely to use community mental...