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2 weeks ago | beliefnet.com | Linda Mintle

Happy Father’s Day!I recognize that not everyone has a great relationship with their father. Father wounds are real and can run deep. But no matter your story, I want to gently encourage you this Father’s Day: take a moment to reflect on your father and try to identify at least one thing he gave you as a gift. For some, the list will be long. For others, it may take effort and grace.

2 weeks ago | beliefnet.com | Linda Mintle

It starts the moment your day begins. You get a call from your child’s school—there’s a problem. Then the dog won’t eat. Your mom is upset with your dad. Suddenly, a small wave of stress turns into a full-on storm. You think, “This is going to be a bad day.” And just like that, your mind spirals into negative thinking. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But have you ever paused and asked yourself: Why does my mind go negative so quickly?

3 weeks ago | beliefnet.com | Lauren Jackson

Church Newsroom / YouTube Some Mormon women are obsessed with something illicit. They’re phoning friends, calling in favors and paying for international shipping to get it: a sacred tank top. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has redesigned its temple garments, which are worn by faithful members under their clothes. The garments are effectively underwear that until recently, looked like white short-sleeve shirts and knee-length shorts.

3 weeks ago | beliefnet.com | Linda Mintle

Have you ever felt like you need someone—not just want them, but really need them to feel okay? At first, it might feel like passion, even destiny. But over time, that need can start to feel more like desperation, anxiety, or fear. You may find yourself obsessing over your partner, feeling crushed when you’re apart, or staying in a relationship that doesn’t feel healthy—just because the idea of being alone is unbearable.

3 weeks ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

A Florida woman is crediting God after saving a 77-year-old woman who went into cardiac arrest on the road. Joyce Long was on her way to a doctor’s appointment when she began to experience chest pains, which caused her to drift into heavy traffic. Drivers began to honk at Long in frustration when one driver, Retonia Watts, began to suspect something was wrong. Watts pulled over to check on Long, whose car had slowed to a stop. “When she turned off the car, I started screaming.