For many of us living the fast-paced Silicon Valley life, happiness can feel elusive. Although the American dream was built on the assumption that we all are collectively and actively engaged…
Think about it: what is the first thing you do when you feel stressed, sad, afraid, or embarrassed? When I start feeling sad or anxious the first thing I tend to do…
Emotional strength has little to do with stoicism and even less to do with any momentary reaction. Rather, emotional strength is something that can only be assessed over time. By…
Our sense of the future matters. We need vision and purpose for our lives in the future; otherwise we will be shaped and controlled by our past. He has made…
This article was written by a local high school student and member of our BACC Y ministry. Every day when I walk through the hallways at school, anxiety walks with me.…
The indie pop summer jam, “I Wanna Get Better,” topped the the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart in July and became Bleachers’ first number-one single. But don’t be surprised by the…
One of the greatest tools we are given is prayer. Prayer can be used to calm any storm, and relieve turmoil in our lives and in the lives of our friends…
We can all feel stuck at times in our emotions. They can be so strong that they literally dominate our thoughts and it can be hard to focus on anything…
life’s troubles can train us to give up, but with God’s help we can find the motivation to overcome, learn perseverance, and enjoy the payoff that comes as a result.…