Art is more than just something pleasurable to look at. Its transcendent quality has the ability to integrate and ground our thoughts, lift us beyond our prese... Read More ...
My struggle with depression began years ago. It’s an experience I know too well. I read a book recently called the “Catholic Guide to Depression.” I’ve read a ... Read More ...
Hearts—like doors—will open with ease With very little keys, And don't forget that two of these Are “I thank you” and “If you please.”
I still recall the si... Read More ...
Therapy, mindfulness, self-help books, and everything related to them have become a growth industry in recent years. There’s currently a song out on the major ... Read More ...
I had to come to DC for eight weeks of classes this summer. My parents, my three kids, and our family dog came with me, which made for a fun couple of months r... Read More ...
Have you ever felt like everything was going well, things were finally looking up...and then The Thing happened? Have you ever looked back at your life and see... Read More ...
Goodwill has saved my sanity. The store, that is (though a giant heaping of the lowercase version would do similar wonders for my mental health I’m sure). With... Read More ...
Do you ever feel like your life is a little bit like being on a hamster wheel? Each morning, you hop on the wheel and rush through your day only to feel exhaus... Read More ...
During holidays and other celebrations, there are many words that come to mind: joy, family, and a happy heart. But for those who have experienced a miscarriag... Read More ...
In my work as a therapist, one question I hear a lot is, “I’m struggling with anxiety (or depression)—does that mean I’m a bad Christian?” Many of my clients be... Read More ...
Suicide became real for me when I was fourteen years old: my best friend saw a man who had just moments before killed himself. The memory of her telling me what... Read More ...
“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” – Jeremiah 29:12
Last Easter I set my hair on fire in church. It wasn’t exactly... Read More ...
