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Finding Light in the Darkness
By
Linda Mintle
I love this time of year. Early mornings, when the world is still cloaked in darkness, I rise and turn on the Christmas lights. As I sip my coffee, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty of light shining in the midst of the night. It’s a quiet, peaceful moment. Yet, as much as…
Trusting in the Unseen: Have Mary’s Faith
By
Linda Mintle
As we enter this Christmas week, many of us may not feel as “merry” as the season’s carols suggest. Yet, in the story of Mary, we find a model of how to experience true joy and peace amidst uncertainty. Can you imagine what a young girl must have felt when an angel appeared to her…
How to Ask About Mental Health
By
Linda Mintle
If someone you care about isn’t OK, how do you approach the topic of mental health? A friend recently asked me this very question. She’s noticed that a close friend of hers has been acting differently—eating poorly, feeling down most of the time, and losing interest in activities they once enjoyed. She’s concerned that he…
Stuck on the Black Dot: Move Forward
By
Linda Mintle
Remember the game Candyland? It’s one of those classic childhood board games where you travel along a colorful path to the ultimate prize: the big candy castle. But along the way, there are these black dots—places where you can get stuck for what feels like an eternity until you draw the right color card to…
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