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Breaking the 'I'm fine' habit
Jo Saxton opens up lots of the habits we have, even in church, to cover how we are really feeling with - ‘I’m fine’ - out of fear that we may come across desperate. Looking at Mark 5, Jo illustrates what the woman reaching for the hem of Jesus’ cloak would’ve had to push passed and redefines...
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This is how to love
An invitation to contemplate the nature of love, what it really is, why it matters, and how it shapes the way we live, relate, and care for others. This reflection explores the idea that true love is not something we earn or create on our own but something we receive first from God. It is through...
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Understanding the purpose of emotions
“Yet, LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you our potter: we are all the work of your hand.” (Isaiah 64:7) Sometimes it feels as though my heart is a piece of clay, rearranged and altered by the slightest disturbance. A Facebook notification alerting me that yet another high school friend...
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10 book recommendations for healing and personal retreat
Sometimes, settling down with a good book (or audio book!) can transform your heart just as much as an authentic chat with a friend or a fruitful therapy session. Below I hope to offer a concise and practical list of books on healing and personal retreat; however, it is important to note that this...
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The Rage of Identity Politics vs. The Beautiful Art of Forgiveness
"Forgiveness in action is beautiful. It is compelling and can help rebuild a broken world". In this incredibly important speech, Amy Orr-Ewing speaks about the importance of the Christian virtue of 'Forgiveness' - particularly in a society dominated by cancel culture which masquerades as a desire...
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A Rubric For Your Vision of Life
What is a vision for life? We see it as a cohesive and clear view of your life that aligns with your value system and human needs, and that you have capacity to live out. This is the kind of work we do at Glass Canvas Ministries – desiring for everyone to have a cohesive vision for life. When it...
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Metacognition: The Skill That Lets You Manage Any Emotion
Most people think emotions happen to them. In reality, emotions are signals—and you can learn to manage them. In this clip, I break down how emotions move from the limbic system, where they’re generated, to the prefrontal cortex, where you can interpret, direct, and act on them wisely. This is the...
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The 4 Types of Careers, and How to Find Yours
Many people think a successful career moves in a straight line, always upward and forward. But life isn’t that neat. There are actually four different career paths, and which one is best for you depends on your individual psychology. In this episode of Office Hours, I talk about why the happiest...
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How The Body Keeps the Score on Trauma
As we navigate the world and what it means to be human, we also navigate the internal structures within us: the ties between our heart, mind, and body. This exploration of 'how the body keeps the score' is a way for us to better understand how we specifically see and interact with the world -- and...
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