When peace feels impossible: Christopher Cook says, “As such, when Paul says “do not be anxious,” he is not instructing believers to numb their emotions, detach from their circumstances, or pretend life doesn’t hurt. He’s inviting us to recalibrate the affections of our hearts. And that recalibration begins with a theological claim far deeper than a surface-level command. It begins with presence.”
When waiting draws us near: Bethany Broderick says, “Our world seems allergic to waiting. We pay hundreds of dollars for faster shipping, want our entertainment on demand, and expect Google to instantly answer our questions.”
People in the happiest relationships do seven things in the mornings: Psychologist Mark Travers says, “In many relationships, physical affection in the morning gets reduced to a rushed goodbye kiss on the cheek, if that. But happier couples don’t budge on this. They use touch intentionally to ground themselves.”
Fruitful to the end: Beth Ferguson reflects, “A few years ago, I retired after more than three decades of teaching. That first September, when school began without me, I walked into the kitchen with a cup of coffee, sat down, and wondered: Now what? For decades, my life had been measured by calendars and school bells, by the energy of students and the rhythm of semesters. Suddenly, the rhythms ceased. Freedom was sweet, but beneath it stirred a quiet fear: Am I no longer useful?”
Psychology of people who don’t obsess over sports: Not interested in the upcoming Super Bowl? Fear not, you’re just wired a little differently this video explains.

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