Category Archives: Coronavirus/COVID-19

Confusion & the Coronavirus

There is an interesting word in the Greek language. Akatastasia. It refers to a “state of disorder, disturbance, confusion.” It comes from two Greek words…a (the negative particle) and kathistimi, “to set in order.” Whereas kathistimi describes a place of order, a place where … Continue reading

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Anger & the Coronavirus

I was working on a project. About forty minutes into it. I had expended a lot of thoughts and ideas on a computer screen. Then the screen went blank. My computer glitched. When everything rebooted, all my work was gone. … Continue reading

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Churches Are Not Closed

One misconception needs to be cleared up in the midst of this coronavirus pandemic… Churches are not closed. Buildings may be closed. Churches are not. It seems that we have forgotten that the church is not a building but a … Continue reading

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Stress & the Coronavirus

Feeling stressed? I think we all are. Stress is defined as “the body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response.” And we are all in a time of change that is requiring major adjustments. Life has changed…and … Continue reading

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Fear & the Coronavirus

On Tuesday night, Liz and I went to Sams for our typical grocery run. (When you have four young adult sons, you need to buy groceries in bulk supplies.) As we approached the sliding doors, we watched as case after … Continue reading

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