When loved ones die, the task of planning the funeral often falls on those closest to them. This can be an overwhelming process. Grief can make even the simplest tasks more difficult, and planning a funeral is not always ...

Category: Funerals

Imagine that after a stressful week with work, family and social obligations pulling you in many different directions, you get to go away to a secluded cabin on the beach or in the mountains. All weekend long, you have t ...

Category: Health and Wellness

Mental resilience is a key concern for many adults who struggle to balance work, family and social obligations. Building a strong sense of self-worth and habits that support good mental health starts in childhood, though ...

Category: Health and Wellness

Taking good care of your faith community and the relationships in it requires building trust among its members. A healthy level of trust within a social group is marked by a combination of honesty, openness, reliability ...

Category: Health and Wellness

There are many things that can affect your mental health. Some issues are chemical, and others are exacerbated by factors such as the state of the world or personal stressors. Sleep anxiety can be brought on by a myriad ...

Category: Health and Wellness

Many people go through life checking things off their to-do lists and making it through the day. While figuring out what you're having for dinner is important, it's also vital to leave time to assess your spiritual life. ...

Category: Spirituality

Churches that operate according to liturgical traditions often do so by observing different seasons throughout the year. Each season has its own purpose. Some are for reflection and repentance, while others are meant to ...

Category: Holidays and Observances

The new year is here already, and with it often comes the encouragement to make positive changes in your life. If you're like many people, however, you set lofty intentions that fade within the first few months. Here are ...

Category: Health and Wellness

One of the simple pleasures in life is reading a good book. Having fun is reason enough to want to read more often, but that doesn't mean it's the only perk. Other than enjoyment, there are many benefits of reading: Co ...

Category: Health and Wellness

When crimes are reported in the news, a common gut reaction of the public is that we need tighter control and more police presence. This response is somewhat understandable; people want to feel as if there is someone out ...

Category: Social Justice