I met bereavement counselor and hospice chaplain Kate Meyer when she was pitching her book to publishers on Twitter. Yes, you heard that right. Twitter. It was 2021, and Meyer participated in a Twitter/X event that helped authors get the attention of book publishers...
Lake Drive Books is pleased to announce that You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal the Family Tree, by mental health and addiction recovery expert Caroline Beidler, MSW, is now on sale! As someone who has studied psychology and spirituality my...
One of the outward features of American Christianity, and especially its evangelical style, is that it takes itself far too seriously. This is a culture that loves to argue and debate but hates to laugh, especially at itself. And the people in these spaces have what...
Why is gender transition such a busy topic these days? Here’s why: we live in a time when those in the LGBTQIA+ community are finding their voices, and doing the hard work of honoring who they are and the beautiful lives they’ve been given. And our...
Spiritual abuse refers to the misuse of spiritual authority, beliefs, or practices to manipulate, control, or harm others. It can occur within religious, spiritual, or faith-based contexts and often involves leaders or members exerting power over individuals in ways...
It is common when grief strikes to press pause on the remote control of life. The barest minimum is the goal for each day, and basic activities of daily living such as bathing and doing the dishes are a significant struggle. It is not so much a period of living as it...