To Inspire: Sometimes it’s my colleague, Michelle O’Brien, who uses our Wealth Notes column to share the benefits of being outside. But after recently reading an article on gardening, I’m going to grab that topic and share the benefits that those who garden receive. In full disclosure I’m not a gardener (though I do love […]

To Inspire: Catholics all over the world are celebrating the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the Church’s newest Pope – Pope Leo XIV. This represents a new chapter in the life of the Catholic Church, and with this new chapter will come change. Pope Leo is sure to bring his ideas and plans (guided […]

To Inspire: I think all of us know that young people in their teens and early 20’s are experiencing greater mental health challenges than ever before. Those trained in the mental health field cite a number of factors but high on the list is not understanding how amazing they are and the potential they have […]

To Inspire: This Easter weekend, Christians all over the world will remember Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and the joy of His resurrection. It has me thinking about the power of sacrifice. Sacrificing for someone else is the highest form of love – willing the best of the other and giving of yourself to make […]

To Inspire: Despite being born and raised in Central Ohio, around ponds and creeks, I’ve always had an affinity for the ocean. I didn’t even see an ocean – the Atlantic – until my first visit to the East Coast when I was 16 years old. As an adult, I love being near the ocean […]

To Inspire: We learn more all the time about the importance of diet and exercise on brain health. According to neuroscience researcher and psychiatrist Dr. Dave Ramsey, there are ways to strengthen your brain through other small, evidence-based lifestyle changes. But first you need to know where you stand. Are you ready for a quiz? […]

To Inspire: We’ve been working through four practices for unhurrying your life – as recommended by John Mark Comer in his best seller, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. The fourth practice is honoring the Sabbath. I (Matt) believe so strongly in this practice – it’s been a rich blessing in my life. And while this […]

To Inspire: How social are you? If you’re like many people, you might go hours each day without talking with anyone. After a while, you might find it easier to spend time alone versus calling a friend or visiting a neighbor, but research shows a life lived socially is best. For example, a recent research […]

To Inspire: Ok, we took a couple of weeks break from the book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by Christian pastor and author John Mark Comer. We’re working through four practices for unhurrying our lives. The first one we addressed was embracing silence and solitude. Today I’d like to share some of his thoughts on […]

To Inspire: Psychiatrist Dr. Dixon Chibanda understands the challenges of providing mental health services to underserved communities. His idea of tapping into community resources – in the form of “grandmas” and other older people – is helping his home country of Zimbabwe and is spreading around the world. Chibanda remembers losing a young patient to […]