Do you believe you have value? Why? It’s a shocking question because we all might want to say: “Yes, of course.” But maybe someone secretly thinks: I don’t actually know . And others: “I don’t have value.” (or I am not valuable.) How do we decide these measurements in life? Do we have value when or...

Harvard Professor of happiness, Arthur Brooks, turns the tables on the idea of the “bucket list” as a way of achieving satisfaction, showing us where real joy and contentment are far more likely to be found, in the everyday investments of faith, deep relationships, meaningful work, and love....

You and I are called, by virtue of our baptism, to lead a life of holiness and become a saint— there is no alternative. Feels like a lot to live up to, doesn’t it? A little like an ultimatum. It can sound like God has too high expectations of us. It can bring us to two kinds of conclusions: Maybe...

“How is it possible to do work that you’re proud of and not feel like your job is encroaching on all parts of your life?” Cal Newport, author of ‘Slow Productivity,’ explains. As we navigate the unfulfilling parts of work and relationship, it can be helpful to get tools that keep us afloat. We...

Why does god allow suffering and pain? Why does God allow evil, war (wwIII anxiety) natural disasters and all the bad things? Why doesn't God intervene? A "How to" get through the problem of evil with a look from the book of Job, to Jesus, to the Brothers Karamazov.

What is a vision for life? We see it as a cohesive and clear view of your life that aligns with your value system and human needs, and that you have capacity to live out. This is the kind of work we do at Glass Canvas Ministries – desiring for everyone to have a cohesive vision for life. When it...

Half our day is spent not living in the moment. Here’s how to change that. Your inner voice isn't always very nice or helpful. When we turn our attention inward, we tend to focus on problems rather than solutions.This causes us to worry, ruminate, and catastrophize, which traps us in a negative...

How do I invite coworkers to think about fair trade, recycling, and other everyday social justice issues? There are a bunch of possibilities here. The first is to take advantage of times when these issues naturally come up. So, you might organize a special event for Earth Day or bake and share...

In this compelling sermon, Pastor Rich Villodas delves into the often-overlooked realm of our internal fears and emotions. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing these inner struggles to experience genuine spiritual growth and freedom. Drawing from biblical teachings, Villodas...