It’s Mental Health Awareness Week—a moment to pause, reflect, and talk honestly about the invisible battles many face daily. Mental health is no longer a fringe topic; it’s on every podcast, in every workplace policy, […]
Tag: thoughts
The ego is a black hole
In the bustling city of Corinth, the early church found itself divided by factions, driven by personal pride and the desire for status. Paul, in his letters to the Corinthians, addresses this root problem—ego. Ego, […]
Mind Gym: 5 ways you can contribute to the emotional health of others
1. Do not lie. 2. Be present. Listen as people speak to you. 3. Focus on the positive. 4. Laugh, have fun. 5. Focus on your character not your profile.
The Mind Gym – Glimmers
Glimmers are moments of awe, happiness and wonder. They create a sense of calm. They contribute exponentially to mental fitness. Plan a special moment with someone you love Feel the Sun on your face. Make […]
The Mind Gym – a weekly guide to mental fitness
I thought that every Friday, I would post a few thoughts about being mentally fit, I’ve called it, “The Mind Gym.” When we feel out of shape physically we go to a conventional gym and […]
Bowling Alone: The Rise of Individualism and Its Impact on Community
In his book “Bowling Alone,” Harvard sociologist Robert Putnam notes that while more people in the United States are going ten-pin bowling than ever before, fewer than ever are joining teams. This phenomenon, which he […]
A few recent messages
Over the last month, I’ve enjoyed bringing three messages into the life of our church, Ikon church. I thought I’d like to share the links with you here as many of you connect with them […]
Normal wasn’t working. Normal was a crisis
In the midst of a pandemic everyone wants to go back to normal and indeed, when it comes to practices, so do I. I want to travel, attend sporting events, I want to not wear […]
Atmosphere – the top 5 things that will shape the atmosphere around your life today
Yesterday I spoke a message entitled God is my source and in it I spoke about the atmosphere of your life and the need to be able to shift an atmosphere on Mondays as well […]
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