Our Need for a Tribe

Every one of us craves the feeling of belonging, by nature we are communal or tribal, it is built into us to be in relationship with others. Think back over the course of your life and you will see this play out in different ways- the group of friends you spent most...

Setting SMART Goals

If you’re like most people, your New Year’s resolutions have already fallen to the wayside and you have likely fallen out of the habit of changes you had hoped to make.  Creating healthy, sustainable changes is not impossible, you may just need a new...

The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Service

I recently had the opportunity to participate in CPC’s annual “Serve Day”. This is a time set aside by the church for stepping out into the community, and putting God’s love into action through volunteering and acts of service. The experience...

Journeying Through Cancer

Receiving a cancer diagnosis often brings forth a lot of information and questions, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed. As you process through your own journey, or walk alongside a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer, I hope that you may consider some of...

Shame Messages: Negative Core Beliefs

Shame & guilt are universal emotions that we have all experienced. The best way to distinguish between guilt & shame is this — guilt says “Woops, I did something wrong, I did something bad.” Shame says “I am bad, there is something...