I've been kicking around the idea of writing something about mental health for almost a year now, but always found some excuse not to. "It's not the right time." "What I have to say is insignificant." And so on. All of those reasons may still ring true. Nevertheless, I find myself at a point where this post feels necessary. Plus, November is when advocates for mental health and suicide prevention make a push for awareness. (I appreciate that designated awareness days/weeks/months can feel manufactured and thus … [Read more...] about Science Corner: My Mental Health Story
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Three Prayers – for Universities, Anxiety, and Elections
Last week, I mentioned the rich resources of Scripture for dealing with suffering, particularly in helping us pray when we don't know how to pray. This is also one reason why I have come to appreciate prayer books in my spiritual journey. When my wife and I lived in Canada, we attended an Anglican church. Eventually, I purchased Book of Common Prayer (Canada) for my own use. It comes in handy if you ever need to marry someone (just kidding), but I am also struck by the variety of occasions anticipated by the editors of … [Read more...] about Three Prayers – for Universities, Anxiety, and Elections