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Reflect Scientists who study compassion underline and enrich what religious traditions teach. Research at the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, has added much knowledge. Their newsletter is a treasure trove of practical tips. It’s also ...

Reflect “For your name’s sake lead me and guide me.”—Psalm 31:4b Research suggests that we make about 35,000 decisions each day! If we plow through the day making each of these decisions—big and small—on our own, we will probably run ...

When it comes to our health we know what we need to do to take care of our bodies. But—for some reason—often we don’t.

Repeatedly in the Psalms, we are reminded that it is from God’s open hand that we are fed.

Repeatedly in the Psalms, we are reminded that it is from God’s open hand that we are fed.

Reflect Our ancestors did not have computers in their jeans pockets. We are informed of news as it happens and react to it in real time. In order to care for our mental health, it becomes necessary in our modern ...