Runner’s High
Can stress and pain bring about joy? “As you hit your stride, your body releases hormones called endorphins. Popular culture identifies these as the chemicals
Can stress and pain bring about joy? “As you hit your stride, your body releases hormones called endorphins. Popular culture identifies these as the chemicals
How good is your pain tolerance? Can you grit your teeth and tough it out? In one experiment, men wore a device that simulates being
Empathy is often defined as being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. But it means much more when we actually work to take
Metalworkers understand the concept of molding or shaping metal to conform toa desired shape. After melting the metal to a liquid form, it is poured
It is common for communities to gather together in mourning when there is a natural disaster or large-scale tragedy that leaves the community feeling shattered
In our passage today, Isaiah is speaking to the nation of Israel, which was entering a really bad time. Through God’s righteous judgment, they were
The International Civil Aviation Organization is a group of engineers who determine how much cargo is safe for domestic and international flights. Obviously, this is
“We are, not metaphorically but in very truth, a Divine work of art, something that God is making, and therefore something with which He will
Pain and guilt can lead to destructive behaviors. We cope with pain in several ways. Some people might turn to drugs and alcohol, self-harm, perfectionism,
We all have regrets! Or, as this tattoo says: “No Regerts!”: https://www.etsy.com/listing/634856911/funny-no-regrets-tattoo. But there are things in life that make us feel guilt, shame, and
In her book The Louder Song: Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament, Aubrey Sampson shares her story of chronic, degenerative illness, the tragic
“No pain, no gain!” Have you heard this as you were working out? The phrase stresses the idea that growth comes about painfully, through hard
There is the great challenge for us as we navigate the valleys of pain, death, suffering, and hardship: not to give ourselves over to fear,
Most of us like to avoid pain at all costs. But world-famous surgeon Paul Brand will tell you that pain is an important and valuable
We must allow ourselves to fully experience and traverse the journey of grief, anger, or confusion in the wake of trauma, while also keeping ourselves
Jesus’ physical, mental, and spiritual exhaustion did not damper his determination to remain faithful to God’s will.
Most of us like to avoid pain at all costs. But world-famous surgeon Paul Brand will tell you that pain is an important and valuable
Most of us like to avoid pain at all costs. But world-famous surgeon Paul Brand will tell you that pain is an important and valuable
“Would you go through all the pain of childbirth again, just to be able to have that beautiful child of yours?” For most mothers, the
This account from a medical doctor details the physical suffering of crucifixion: “The legionnaire … drives a heavy, square, wrought-iron nail