Reflections & Research:
Wellbeing
August 18, 2026
‘Threads of Community’: Quilting and the Black church
Members of a sewing ministry and an artist share the way in which quilting honors tradition while also serving as a form of self-expression.
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What happens when the pastor’s family isn’t perfect?
For ministers who carry private family pain, shame can be overwhelming. But our difficult lives might make us better clergy, writes a pastor and mother of a child with emotional and behavioral challenges.
read moreabout What happens when the pastor’s family isn’t perfect?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.
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