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Thirsting for God by Bob Griggs

May 2, 2022 By Bob Griggs

I love how the psalms gives voice to the full range of our emotions from overwhelming joy to deep sorrow. As a person living with depression, I have been especially drawn to what scholars call “laments”, psalms that are honest about life’s struggles. For example, “I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood […]

Filed Under: Community, Depression, Hope, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, UCC, United Church of Christ

Holy Week: All the Feels by Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe

April 11, 2022 By Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe

How is it with your spirit? Truth be told, I arrived at this Holy Week a bit weary. It’s been a long winter here in Minnesota and it’s not over yet. However, for the first time in 25 months, the congregation I serve was able to meet in person for Palm Sunday. It was a […]

Filed Under: Community, Easter, Hope, Lent, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, UCC, United Church of Christ

Jesus Wept by Karl Shallowhorn

March 7, 2022 By Karl Shallowhorn

“Jesus wept” John 11:35 What is known as the shortest verse in the Bible is also the most profound. This simple sentence says so much about Jesus’ identification of being “in the flesh.” When I think about this verse, I am drawn to the questions about Christ’s boundless empathy for others. If there was someone […]

Filed Under: Bipolar Disorder, Church, Community, Hope, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, UCC, United Church of Christ

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