Lisa’s Video “Before” Her Life Coach Session #3

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I taped this on September 13. 2010. Looking at this video from a few weeks ago, I look pretty bad. . . and my heart was heavy. I just felt overwhelmed with it all in life! I do have to say that it is refreshing to hear that I made some goals just weeks ago and that God has sent me some great tools to make them happen. I’ve spent days where I have been able to work on Bible studies and grow closer to God’s Word, as well as work on writing some for the ministry. I’ve still had moments of exhaustion, but also moments of inspiration. I upload this hoping that you know this thing called life is a day-to-day choice to surrender it all over to He who gives us strength and how much I appreciate your prayers. Lisa … [Read more...]

What is the Best Time of Day to…

Ever stood around the pharmacy & wondered where all the people suddenly came from? As someone who lives with a chronic illness you may want to print this article out for your fridge or to stick in your Woman's Health Resource Journal to refer to when you are making plans. When should I have surgery? As early as possible in the morning. When you live with an illness I know it can be hard to get up & get there to a surgical center or hospital. But let's be realistic. . . are you really sleeping anyway? And most often you are unable to eat, drink or take your medications in the morning, so the sooner in the day you can get in, the better off you will be physically. Plus, studies have shown that patients have fewer anesthesia … [Read more...]

4 New Resouces for Including Spirituality in Treatment of Mental Illness

If you are looking for resources/study guides for clergy & communities of faith, Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder, Coordinator of Mental Health Ministries has written four, in response to the many questions & requests for information that she has received from persons who want to include spirituality as an important part of the treatment & recovery process. She shares. . . Surveys show that over forty percent of Americans seeking help with mental health issues turn first to ministers, priests & rabbis. This is twice as many as those who went first to a psychiatrist, psychologist or family physician. Unfortunately, the response of clergy & congregations falls significantly short of what parishioners expect of their faith … [Read more...]