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Richard Featherstone
Sep 5, 20242 min read
What I learned by Talking with a Professional Athlete
In a recent conversation with a former, professional athlete, I learned a lesson that was helpful to me and to him, and perhaps for you.
Richard Featherstone
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Reducing Anxiety as a 3-Dimensional Person
The next time you experience worry or regret, remember you are a 3-dimensional being. Hence, you can use a simple strategy to attain peace.
Richard Featherstone
Jun 8, 20241 min read
Summer Rest
Did you know that Jesus was a proponent of taking vacations? In this post, a hospital chaplain gives you permission to rest and recharge.
Richard Featherstone
Mar 29, 20241 min read
The Gap between God and Humans
Between God and human beings is a gap of time we cannot comprehend. Is it then any wonder we don't have the level of patience that He has?
Richard Featherstone
Feb 13, 20243 min read
46 Days To Discover Your Destination
A four-step activity that can be used during the Lenten season to keep you from being stuck in the now and to help you achieve your goals.
Richard Featherstone
Jan 14, 20243 min read
Petting the Lions
Christians are called to the faith of Daniel in the lion's den. And this is not a faith of quiet desperation, but of bold confidence.
Richard Featherstone
Dec 23, 20232 min read
A Change of Station: Serving Two Crews
I am leaving my role as a 988 certified crisis counselor. My new role allows me to expand my support mission to more healthcare providers.
Richard Featherstone
Nov 19, 20233 min read
Who Holds the Power to Repair a Troubled Marriage?
When a marriage is in trouble, there are 2 metaphors that can help repair the damaged relationship, and 1 person who needs to take action.
Richard Featherstone
Oct 21, 20232 min read
How is a Hospital like a Library?
A short reflection on how entering a patient's room is like picking library books at random. Also an encouragement for sharing one's story.
Richard Featherstone
Sep 16, 20232 min read
The One Family Member Who Can Significantly Reduce Suicide
Suicide is a national crisis. Last year, the US reached the highest number ever recorded. Here's one person who can help reduce that number.
Richard Featherstone
Aug 19, 20233 min read
The Leap from Hope to Faith
Hope is a part of faith, but faith is much more than accepting a promised and expected future. Faith is Fully And Intensely Trusting Him.
Richard Featherstone
Jul 22, 20232 min read
Do you Know Love and Faith's Older Sister?
1 Corinthians 13 indicates that three virtues remain forever. We hear a great deal about faith and love. But hope's role may surprise you.
Richard Featherstone
Jun 17, 20234 min read
The AI That Has Already Become Evil
Should we be concerned about the potential misuse of ChatGPT and Google Bard? Perhaps the better question- should we be fearful of ourself?
Richard Featherstone
May 13, 20233 min read
Two Things AI Teaches Us About the Life Journey
Using Bing's Image Creator, I designed AI generated images representing two different life journeys. Which one looks more like your life?
Richard Featherstone
Apr 8, 20233 min read
Surprising Responses AI Provides about Easter and Jesus' Resurrection
I asked two AI chatbots what the implications of Jesus' resurrection would be if it was real. Their answers were profound and surprising.
Richard Featherstone
Mar 16, 20233 min read
A Life Purpose Lesson from Saint Patrick
Besides green, clover, and drinks, Saint Patrick's Day has something more to offer us as St. Patrick gives insights on finding life purpose.
Richard Featherstone
Feb 19, 20235 min read
An Active Shooter at My Wife's Workplace
There was a shooting at my wife's workplace last week. This got me to reflect on 3 factors needed to encourage healing after such tragedies.
Richard Featherstone
Feb 12, 20238 min read
Life Lessons from Little League
I reveal two common things that hold us back from reaching our goals. And I make the pitch using a little softball story. Enjoy!
Richard Featherstone
Feb 5, 20237 min read
One of the Most Powerful Features of Human Beings
A personal story about how an unexpected fender bender changed my way of looking at the world and pushed me to be a more generous person.
Richard Featherstone
Jan 29, 20233 min read
Mapping Your Worldview
In this post I offer a simple worldview assessment, explain how one's worldview may influence life purpose, and make a movie recommendation.
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