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Worker Wellness

Self Care

I have long been a fan of the movie It’s A Wonderful Life. This beloved Christmas classic speaks ...
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Duane’s Legacy: Prayer, People, and Peace

The year was 2014. My family and I had just moved from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan to ...
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It’s about Time! A Reflection on the Time of Christmas

Forty-six years ago, I read a new book about time management by R. Alec MacKenzie titled, The Time ...
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REST!!

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 ...
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Thankful or Grateful or Both

Every November we start to see the signs. Not leaves in the yard or cooler nights, but those ...
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Retirement Questions Are More than Just Financial

Leslie has turned her entry for our blog over to Paul Snyder from Concordia Plans. Many thanks to ...
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Christian Vocation

In my last post I discussed the roundabout way I got into teaching. This time, I’m going to ...
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Rest-Based Living

Since March of 2020, I’ve heard a lot about self-care and stress management. I’ve heard statements thrown around ...
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