“Fight or flight” is another term for “stress response,” and while it may be useful in emergency, experienced in everyday life it can lead to serious health problems. Harvard Health says simple breathing techniques can help you cope. (Photo: Shawn Rossi, Creative Commons)
SOLI writer and editor Pastor Sharron R. Blezard, who died July 10, was a woman of exceptional spiritual gifts. SOLI’s executive director Martin Otto Zimmann offers a tribute.
It’s never too early to get your financial ducks in a row for retirement. And the good news is it’s never too late to continue. This article from Today’s Christian Woman tells you how to prepare for retirement no matter what your age. (Photo: Pug50, Creative Commons)
Prayer is the essential foundation of discipleship. Without prayer, how can we communicate with God? But many Christians find prayer difficult. This article from Cru explores how to pray more effectively. (Photo: John Ragal, Creative Commons)
The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard For the last 15 years, SOLI’s web pages have been graced with the presence of a gifted writer. Sharron Blezard has written hundreds of Lectionary Reflections, but also shared stories of her own musings and experimentation with simple living. SOLI is sad to share the news that Sharron died on […]
Busy-ness often keeps us from living with joy and peace in today’s 24/7/365 world, which is why it’s important to steward wisely our leisure time. This month’s Stewardship Toolkit explores. (Photo: Mke Prosser, Creative Commons)
In our culture of instant gratification, we want everything fast — including weight loss! But sustainable and healthy weight loss takes time, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control, which offers guidance on how to get started AND stay on goal! (Photo: Dr. Abdulla Nasar, Creative Commons)
The intense heat broiling the Pacific Northwest has done apocalyptic damage to the shellfish and other creatures that are not able to withstand high temperatures. Is it a foretaste of the climate disaster to come? Newsweek reports. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons)
Buying new things we want always gives us an emotional lift, but it becomes “retail therapy” when we pour our sorrows into the shopping experience. “Christian Minimalism” author Becca Ehrlich describes her struggle to climb out of the consumerism sinkhole. (Photo: Tim Pearce, Los Gatos, Creative Commons)
Difficult times experienced by members and society alike can have a major impact on church finances. Take full advantage of the power of digital communications to increase online giving during crises. The United Methodist Church offers commonsense tips.
