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Finding Hope in the Messy Middle of Life

Scripture also recognizes The Messy Middle. Theologians call this the “Now and Not Yet.” We live after the cross of Jesus and after the resurrection of Jesus. Shouldn’t that solve … See more

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3 Levels of Care: Tuning Into Body, Mind, and Spirit

WebThe truly healing therapy process attends to the (1) physical, (2) emotional, and (3) spiritual aspects of the person: On a physical level, there may be a need for anti …

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Messy Feelings and God’s Design

WebGod did design emotions to connect us to other human beings. Feeling someone else’s emotions, while distinguishing them from our own experience, is what …

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Caring for Your Mental Health When the World Seems …

WebFirst, you are stronger than you think. We were created for resilience. God knew the whole story, God knows the whole story, and He knows that Hope wins. …

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Whole Health Begins with Mental Health

WebMary R. Jacob June 7, 2017. Mental Health Wellness. My professional association, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, has as its theme for 2017 “Whole Health …

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Your Emotions and God

WebYou Can Bring Your Emotions to God. No matter what emotions you’re feeling, you can lift those feelings to God. “God values our emotions, and not only the …

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Sadness and Joy in Lent

WebThere is sadness and joy in that we are the betrayed and the betrayer, and that God has room for both at His table. There is sadness and joy in our humanity, that …

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7 Ways to Stay Healthy as a Family this Summer

WebSara Borgstede is a writer, speaker, and 100 pound weight loss success story. She lives in New York where her husband is a pastor at St. John Lutheran Church.

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CPH Read Blog Posts Mary R. Jacob

WebMary is a licensed and nationally certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For over 25 years, Mary served on the staff of Lutheran Counseling Service, …

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CPH Read Blog Posts Wellness

WebMy professional association, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, has as its theme for 2017 “Whole Health Begins with Mental Health . . .Let It Begin with …

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Anxiety and the Pandemic

WebJohn D. Eckrich, MD, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist in St. Louis, as well as founder of Grace Place Wellness Ministries, a recognized service …

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Reaching the Next Generation in the Church

WebIt was put into us by God. We are made to be hungry to see the Word go out to the next generation, and the next, and the next. We weren’t made for this time and …

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How We Steward Our Bodies Helps Us Serve Christ and Others

WebSo glorify God in your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. What we put into our bodies, including food and drink, matters. How we …

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Did Luther really say, “Here I stand”

WebAs a result of Luther saying so much for so long, Luther quotes can often be apocryphal in nature. When I hear one of these quotes, I like to say, “Well that certainly …

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Songs of Comfort: Hymns to Help when You’re Hurting

WebThis hymn begins each stanza with the comforting words of God. When we hear our Lord’s words echoed from Scripture through song, we can recall His promises …

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Teaching the Twelve Apostles: James the Lesser

WebJames is the Greek version of Jacob. Jacob means “supplanter” or “heel-catcher.”. James may be the son of the “other Mary” who was at the tomb on Easter …

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Finding Peace, Hope, and Joy during a Bittersweet Christmas

WebDear heavenly Father, place Your hand of peace and protection over every one of Your children who is struggling during this season. Remind them all of the …

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The Importance of Movement in the Divine Service

WebThe formation of good physical habits affects our hearts, minds, and souls, and is part of why the Church has handed down the tradition of movement during the …

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5 Ways to Keep God at the Center of Your Weight Loss

WebGod does not desire for you to be sick, miserable, and unhealthy. If you are like me, you have tried to lose weight, only to find yourself right back where you started …

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