Author Archives: JmaC

Depressed Adults Not Getting Care

Yet many on antidepressants may not need them More than two-thirds of adults with depression don’t receive any treatment for their condition, researchers reported. In an analysis of data from the Medicare Expenditure Panel Surveys (MEPS), only about 29% of … Continue reading →

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The Power of Affirmative Faith

The Power of Affirmative Faith By Bruce G. Epperly Twenty-eight affirmations to help Christians and others to put their faith into action. Bruce G. Epperly is interim minister of Christ Reformed United Church of Christ in Cavetown, Maryland; director of … Continue reading →

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Affirmations

Exercise One: Living by Your Affirmations At the heart of the Christian doctrine of creation is the goodness of the world. Ultimately, this goodness must be affirmed in our own lives. There are numerous affirmations of divine goodness that concretize … Continue reading →

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Lift Your Hands in Prayer

Different hand movements influence the mind differently. Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav explained that lifting one’s hands above the head has a special influence relating to prayer as “going beyond [above] the intellect.” Another beautiful and very meaningful gesture (especially when … Continue reading →

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Seeking Surrender

Give voice to your desire to let go of something. In your journal, write the following sentence: “I want to let go of …” You may have a specific situation, feeling or recurring thought that is calling to be released. … Continue reading →

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