Climate Anxiety & The Unseen Crisis — How We Can Choose Peace in the Face of Overwhelming News
In the past few decades, the evidence keeps stacking: climate-related disasters are more frequent, more intense, more expensive. According to NOAA, the U.S. has endured hundreds of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters since 1980, with 403 such disasters (damages ≥ $1B) already recorded through 2024. (NCEI) The GAR 2025, likewise, warns that unless we change how we invest, protect, and plan, both people and governments will be burdened with escalating risk and debt. (UNDRR)
After the Disaster — Community, Faith, and The Path to Healing
Around the world and in many parts of the U.S., we see natural disasters—fires, floods, storms—that leave lasting damage. Loss of life, homes, economic stability. But also, deep wounds of trauma, grief, the question: How do we move forward when so much is shattered?
Facing Financial Strain — How Prioritizing Wellness Can Build Stability and Hope
More and more American families are feeling the squeeze. A recent survey by National Debt Relief, working with Talker Research, found that six in 10 U.S. parents (children ages 0-18) have gone into debt just to cover basic needs for their children—medical care, school supplies, everyday essentials. Meanwhile, another survey from Achieve shows 58% of Americans saying their finances are in crisis.
When Division Escalates: How Faith and Mindset Can Anchor Us in Turbulent Times
In recent days, America has been shaken by the news of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist who was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. (AP News) Experts warn his death is part of a growing pattern of political violence that threatens to tip us into deeper division. (Reuters)
It’s easy, when the headlines grow darker, to feel powerless. We may wonder: What can I do? Where do I place my heart when fear feels louder than hope?