June 19, 2008
Keeping the faith means fighting the fight
We are going to read someone else’s mail today. The writer reveals personal friendships, successes, failures and embarrassments. We are almost intruding.June 12, 2008
A good question on Father’s Day
Likening ourselves to God should not be done lightly. The very idea that “God is like me” comes with the heavy responsibility of living in such a way that an impartial observer might conclude, “If God is like that person, then I want to trust God, too.” But what does this have to do with Father’s Day?June 05, 2008
Making religion a good word again
People respond differently to the word “religion.” For some, it is a stuffy, super-serious suggestion that there is too much fun going on in the world and that we should put a stop to it. For others, it is a positive word that means church, family, faith, discipleship, the Bible and anything else pertaining to God. Others dislike it for much the same reason.May 29, 2008
More spiritual connections to mental health
We conclude our “mental health connections” theme with a spiritual perspective to community, ourselves, and mental health professionals.May 22, 2008
Connections that promote mental health at work
The Mental Health Association of Augusta, a United Way agency, announces its 54th annual emphasis on May is Mental Health Month. Its goal is to raise public awareness about mental illness and the importance of promoting mental wellness for everyone.May 15, 2008
Spiritual connections that promote mental health
The Mental Health Association of Augusta, a United Way agency, announces its 54th annual emphasis on “May is Mental Health Month.” Its goal is to raise public awareness about mental illness and the importance of promoting mental wellness for everyone. The theme this year is “Get Connected,” and, according to Donna Gum, executive director of the association, they have issued a “Mental Health Connection Challenge” for everyone to do just that — “get connected” with their own resources for mental health. Do you know what yours are?May 08, 2008
She bargained with God for a child
We have a dim view of “bargaining with God,” and rightly so. All too often we want to bargain God into something or ourselves out of something; maybe both at the same time.May 01, 2008
Self analysis in the 42nd Psalm
For those who can’t afford the time and money of formal psychoanalysis, a procedure called “self-analysis” has emerged. It seems simple enough — buy the book, analyze yourself, save the money and get well in the process.April 25, 2008
Only the right questions yield the right answers
You remember “pop tests,” don’t you? “Take out a pencil and a sheet of paper,” your teacher said, “I’m going to see if you’ve been paying attention.” The Apostle Paul did that, too, in Scripture.April 18, 2008
