Reflections & Research:
Wellbeing
June 9, 2026
When summer doesn’t feel like a season of ease
We typically anticipate relaxation and a slower pace in the summer, but that is hard to imagine this year. So it is even more important to prioritize rest and play, writes a psychologist who specializes in faith and mental health.
read moreabout When summer doesn’t feel like a season of easeJune 9, 2026
‘Christ in the Abyss: Cultivating Deep Faith amid Depression and Despair’
A writer who lives with bipolar disorder shares her story and amplifies voices of hope for those who struggle with inner pain or doubt.
read moreabout ‘Christ in the Abyss: Cultivating Deep Faith amid Depression and Despair’April 28, 2026
Yeah, I’m vehemently pro-pastor
The pastoral housing crisis reveals the cost of a sacrifice that the church has stopped naming, writes the founder of a Christian housing nonprofit. Her essay is a call to old faithfulness.
read moreabout Yeah, I’m vehemently pro-pastorApril 14, 2026
Spring brings rebirth, renewal and a gift of pink tulips
A writer reflects on the past and the future as he plants flowers and vegetables in his garden.
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