Choose love, answer its call!
Poetry

Choose love, answer its call!

This is for those who’ve known the weight, Of hatred’s silent, pressing gait, When judgment’s stones are cast with spite, In the dark we seek the light. Dark divides, and some deride, In pain, our common ties hide, But listen, and let this be clear, In love’s embrace, there is […]

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Breaking the Silence: The Power of a Minister Sharing His Mental Health Struggles
Health UCC

Breaking the Silence: The Power of a Minister Sharing His Mental Health Struggles

Introduction In an era where mental health issues continue to affect millions of people worldwide, it is crucial to foster an environment of understanding, empathy, and support. Breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health is essential, and one effective way to achieve this is through personal stories of courage and […]

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Unveiling The Depths of John 17:1-11: A Reflection for Mental Health Sunday
Bible Health

Unveiling The Depths of John 17:1-11: A Reflection for Mental Health Sunday

As we observe Mental Health Sunday this upcoming Sunday, I invite you to meditate on the Scripture from John 17:1-11, where Jesus prays for His disciples. Let’s explore how this passage might guide us in nurturing our own mental health and supporting those around us. In the beginning of John […]

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Echoes of Hope: A spoken word for progressive ministers
Poetry UCC

Echoes of Hope: A spoken word for progressive ministers

In the hallowed halls of faith, where whispers echo loud, A minister stands, a progressive, shining proud. But the heartache wells within, a fire burning deep, For the unacceptance, by those who should surely keep. Conservative Christians, their doctrines tightly held, Rejecting the rainbow, where love would once have dwelled. […]

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Navigating Heartache: When Your Conservative Christian Family Doesn’t Support Your Ministry as a Progressive, Gay Minister
Bible Health LGBTQIA+ UCC

Navigating Heartache: When Your Conservative Christian Family Doesn’t Support Your Ministry as a Progressive, Gay Minister

Navigating Heartache: When Your Conservative Christian Family Doesn’t Support Your Ministry as a Progressive, Gay Minister Introduction: Life has a way of presenting us with challenges that test our faith, resilience, and self-acceptance. For those who identify as progressive and embrace their sexual orientation within the context of their faith, […]

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Warriors True; a spoken word about managing one’s emotions
Health Poetry

Warriors True; a spoken word about managing one’s emotions

Emotions run deep like an ocean A tidal wave of feelings in constant motion In today’s world so full of strife It’s hard to keep your head above the tide We’re bombarded by news and social media Every day feels like a new encyclopaedia Of pain, suffering, and injustice It’s […]

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Cognitive Reappraisal and Christianity
Bible Health

Cognitive Reappraisal and Christianity

Cognitive reappraisal is a technique that has gained increasing attention in recent years as a powerful tool for managing emotions. This technique can be applied to various situations, from everyday stressors to significant life events. However, when it comes to incorporating cognitive reappraisal into one’s faith and spirituality, it is […]

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