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Sun and Surf and Sand
in my Toes

April 8, 2019 By Rev. Kirk Moore (he, him, his)

{With apologies to, and a hat tip to the estate of Ian Dury and the continuing legacy of The Blockheads.} Sun and surf and sand in my toesIs all my brain and body need Sun and surf and sand in my toesIs very good indeed Are you singing a tune in your head? Yeah — […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living Tagged With: Balance, creation, Ian Dury, Mental Health Network, Nature, UCC, United Church of Christ

Time to be Prodigal (with Love)

April 1, 2019 By Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe

written by Rachael Keefe (reprinted from her blog)  …let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. Don’t tell. Don’t share […]

Filed Under: Grace & Forgiveness, Love, Stigma, Suicide Tagged With: Mental Health Network, Prodigal Son, Secrets, Suicide, UCC, United Church of Christ

The Pursuit of Perfection

March 19, 2019 By Karl Shallowhorn

There is a car manufacturer that uses the tagline, “The pursuit of perfection,” in its ads. Now obviously, there is, nor will there ever be, a perfect car. Considering people have different needs and discretionary income to spend on said vehicle, it’s highly unlikely that there will ever be one brand that meets the needs […]

Filed Under: Addiction, Recovery Tagged With: Addiction, Isaiah 40, Mental Health Network, mental illness, UCC, United Church of Christ

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