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  At the start of every academic semester, college students are often bombarded with page after page of syllabi to read and adjust to the rigor of a new professor, topic, and perhaps even a new seat in a new lecture hall. The long stream of expectations gradually builds up as the weeks progress, in

Our religious parts revere God. They place his Word on a lofty pedestal. They carry an unshakeable devotion to keep us from trading God in for anything else. Loyal to teachings we learned in childhood, when they get a whiff of anything remotely disparaging to God, religious parts are quick to defend him. It makes

The following is a poem about Easter by Joy Steward, a CMHI community member who generously contributed this poem to the CMHI blog page. The Glory of the Story The glory of the story of the baby in a manger Was born out of deep sorrow within the heart of God. Though created in His

Setting the Stage: What is Easter? What does the Semicolon mean? Easter, a spring season, historical and biblical event, is the time when Jesus Christ was put on trial, crucified, and shortly after sealed in a tomb only for the tomb to be empty 3 days later. It was after this that His disciples truly

Mental health is a subject that often carries a weight of misunderstanding, especially within faith communities. For too long, struggles like anxiety, depression, and trauma have been viewed as purely spiritual battles—something to be prayed away rather than addressed with compassion and practical care. But the truth is, faith and mental health are not in

In our fast-paced, digitally driven world, finding balance in mental and emotional health is increasingly challenging. The timeless wisdom found in the Psalms, coupled with somatic (body-centered) practices, can bring a holistic approach to healing that nurtures not just the body, but also the mind, heart, and spirit. This article explores how integrating biblical principles