When positivity turns toxic - part 3

In this article, we look at how to use validation and authentic healthy optimism when we talk to people.

Lyn PackerMarch 16, 2022Comment

When positivity turns toxic - part 2

This article looks at how toxic positivity can get established as a culture in personal lives, families and churches.

Lyn PackerMarch 12, 2022Comment

When positivity turns toxic - part 1

What is dismissive or toxic positivity? How is it formed and what can we do about it?

Lyn PackerMarch 9, 2022Comment

Moralizing our emotions

Why do we label some emotions good and some bad? In doing so have we moralized them and therefore created a culture where good emotions can be expressed and bad ones need to be repressed?

Lyn PackerFebruary 28, 2022 Comments

Things not to say - part 2

Sometimes we think before we speak and we say unwise, unthought-through things that damage and hurt. How can we begin to change a culture of unwise speech in our churches?

Lyn PackerFebruary 18, 2022Comment

Things not to say - part 1

Are there things its best not to say to a Christian who is struggling with ongoing health issues? This article looks at some things it would be wiser to avoid saying, why that is and what things are better options to say.

Lyn PackerFebruary 16, 2022Comment

Understanding God is Healer - while still being in process

Exploring the tension and frustration of knowing God is healer, but still being in process…

Lyn PackerFebruary 9, 2022 Comments

Why people don’t ask for help

It’s often hard to ask for the help you need, but why is that, what stops us?

Lyn PackerFebruary 2, 2022Comment

Developing self-awareness

Identifying and becoming aware of what you are feeling in the moment, is an important part of overcoming worry, anxiety, and fear.

Lyn PackerJanuary 28, 2022Comment

Let’s talk about fear, worry and anxiety

Worry, anxiety and fear are things we all face as Christians, yet so often the temptation is to hide that fact. Let’s bring it out in the open and talk about it.

Lyn PackerJanuary 22, 2022Comment