We are all probably experiencing increased amounts of anxiety these days. The fear of the unknown can easily overwhelm and feel like it will overtake us. Amid difficult times, we want to dwell in and share hope for the sake of our anxiety and the sake of family, friends and neighbors. As we will be [...]
When the angels announced Jesus’s birth to the shepherds that very first Christmas, they joyfully announced peace on earth. But in our 21st century version of Christmas, you’d be hard pressed to find that original peace announced to us. But it is still here—we just have to be intentional about living it out. Here are [...]
Seasonal stress is often an unwelcome guest during the holidays. It’s almost expected! The demands of decorating, shopping, cleaning, baking, parties and hosting relatives, brings whirling thoughts of glittery expectations. Seasonal Stress is more common than we realize. We all identify with the mom who shops, wraps and stays up late at night only to [...]
Since 1999 the Kansas suicide rate has gone up 45%--one of the largest increases in the nation.* In 2018 Wichita saw 99 deaths from suicide, a 20% increase since 2015. We have a real and growing problem. However, the risk of suicide can be reduced if we take the time to educate the ourselves and [...]
