September/October 2021

About this issue:

We've all adjusted fairly well to some necessities born out of the pandemic. We've tackled outdoor birthday parties, impromptu homeschooling and even Zoom weddings with creativity and a sense of adventure. But if we're honest the isolation and separation have taken a significant toll on our hearts. This issue offers practical steps you can take day by day to improve your mental health and reestablish your sense of resilience and happiness.

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Through the Storm: Recovering Your Mental Health

August 25, 2021 | Health | Kim Strobel, et al.

We’ve all adjusted admirably to changes brought on by the pandemic. And yet, the past 18 months have really taken a toll on all of us.

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Boost Your Well-being With the Blue Zones Power 9

August 25, 2021

You can increase your health and happiness by implementing Blue Zones Power 9 practices into your daily life. Soon you’ll be on your way to a longer, healthier life.

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5 Ways to Experience Joy

August 25, 2021, by Julie Kosey et al.

One of the most powerful lessons from this past year — a year filled with turmoil, anxiety and unrest — is that joy isn’t dependent on external circumstances. Real contentment comes from God. With divine help, we can cultivate joy even through lif...

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Why Mental Health Matters: Signs and Treatment of Depression

August 25, 2021

It may surprise you to learn that your mental and physical health are connected in powerful ways. How your body feels can affect how your brain feels — and vice versa. Mental health conditions — particularly depression — can increase your risk for...

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Practical Steps for Reducing Pandemic Stress

August 25, 2021, by Pam Strachan

During the pandemic, stress levels have been heightened for everyone. Without an intentional plan to nurture ourselves, we can struggle to resume our routines with resilience. While working from home during the pandemic, I developed a simple appro...

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Others

Let's Speak to the Need

August 25, 2021, by John Freedman

I recently met Dan Buettner at a Strategy Summit sponsored by Adventist Health. Dan is the author of the book "Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve lived the Longest." His research has been featured in the National Geograph...

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Evangelism Shark Tank Grants Awarded

July 22, 2021, by Marella Rudebaugh

The North Pacific Union rolled out a program called Evangelism Shark Tank. Northwest pastors were asked to submit their ideas on how to better reach their community. Read more about the winning project proposals.

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No Fear in Love, Part 3

September 01, 2021, by Kevin McGill

"If you are repentant, it means that you love. And if you love, you already belong to God." — Fyodor Dostoevsky

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4 Ways to Boost Emotional Development in Kids

August 30, 2021, by LaVonne Long

I don’t know about you all, but for me, the past 18 months hasn’t always been easy. In fact, it’s often been a stressful time with school, work, quarantine, lockdown and just day-to-day life during a pandemic. We’ve dealt with some big issues emot...

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From Where I Stand: A Visit With Jesus

August 27, 2021, by Jay Wintermeyer

I talked with Jesus today. I wasn't praying. I picked up my office phone and held an audible two-way conversation with Jesus.

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