The holidays can be difficult for many adults. That is because we have an idealized view of what Christmas and the holidays should be like. And they never live up to our expectations. The Idealized View of Christmas How do we get these misguided views? Certainly, movies and television give…
There is always the potential for stress in our lives. Sometimes that stress is created by others. Sometimes we create it ourselves. The problem is that stress is terrible for our bodies. It can lead to physical ailments like headaches, stomach aches, high blood pressure, chest pain and problems sleeping.…
When we are young, we seek many things in life. Adventure. Professional success. Romance. But as we get older, and life becomes more complicated, most of us just crave one thing – peace. By the time we reach an age of maturity, most of us simply are seeking a peaceful…
There are times in life when our circumstances can prevent us from being relaxed and happy. Dramatic changes like a divorce or a death in the family can be highly stressful. Illness or job stress likewise can make us feel overwhelmed. But most of the time, our lives aren’t terribly…
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 The hardest part of growing older is accepting that certain chapters of life are done. You can’t revisit them. There are no do-overs of the seasons of life. Accepting that is challenging. …