10 No Nos For Holiday Office Parties

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of freedom realized and justice long delayed. While it became a national holiday in 2021, its roots reach back to June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free—two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln…

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When someone you care about struggles with depression, it’s natural to want to help. You might feel uncomfortable with their sadness and want to say something encouraging. But well-meaning words can sometimes do more harm than good. Depression is not a character flaw or a spiritual weakness—it’s a real and often a debilitating condition. Scripture…

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Happy Father’s Day! I recognize that not everyone has a great relationship with their father. Father wounds are real and can run deep. But no matter your story, I want to gently encourage you this Father’s Day: take a moment to reflect on your father and try to identify at least one thing he gave you…

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