Church Worker Wellness
Posted on September 19, 2026
by Rev. Samuel G. Beltz
When you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, you may wonder whether to talk to your pastor, a counselor, or both. Rev. Samuel G. Beltz explains how pastors and counselors have different but complementary roles and how working together can provide care for the whole person.
Mental Health
Posted on September 9, 2026
by Stephanie Grade, LMHC
The school year can quickly become overwhelming with homework, activities, packed schedules, and growing expectations. Discover simple ways to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, find moments of rest, and remember that your identity and worth are rooted in God, not in achievement.
Godly Living
Posted on September 4, 2026
by Rev. Nathan Grewe, tLMHC
Uncertainty has a way of keeping our minds searching for answers, replaying questions and focusing on the pieces that are still missing. In Part 2 of The Season of “I Don’t Know,” Rev. Nathan Grewe reflects on the difference between wisely seeking answers and demanding certainty, and how peace can begin even before all the answers arrive.
Godly Living
Posted on August 3, 2026
by Rev. Nathan Grewe, tLMHC
When life is filled with unanswered questions, uncertainty can become its own burden. Discover how faith invites us to find hope in God even when the answer is simply, “I don’t know yet,” and why peace isn’t always found in certainty.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on July 24, 2026
by Rita Burley, LISW
Church workers often carry the concerns of many people. Discover how the simple act of writing down your worries can reduce mental clutter, improve clarity, and bring greater peace through a practice supported by psychology and neuroscience.
Mental Health
Posted on June 24, 2026
by Dreena Wertz, LPC
Summer travel can be exciting, but it can also bring stress and anxiety for individuals and families alike. Learn five practical strategies to help manage travel anxiety, stay organized, and focus on creating meaningful memories with family and friends.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on August 25, 2024
by Cassie Beltz, LMHC
Meet Cassie Beltz, LMHC a master’s-level prepared and experienced mental health counselor. She serves clients in-person in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Cassie can also serve clients located anywhere in the state of Iowa through telehealth/distance counseling.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on July 12, 2024
by Rev. Nathan Grewe
The ironic thing about change is that we cannot change the fact that we will, in fact, experience change. Transition and change are a universal realities. We rely on the promises of God in a way that surpasses all our human understanding.
Mental Health
Posted on June 16, 2023
by Rev. Jonathan Conner
Engage in the battle against anxiety, confront radical misbeliefs and find freedom and peace in God’s promises. For many people, anxiety is not a word; it’s a malevolent monster, a monster with an icy claw that clutches their hearts, leaving them paralyzed. If you battle anxiety, you know this reality all too well. And you, […]
Mental Health
Posted on August 29, 2022
by Rev. Dave Gunderson, LMFT
When anxiety takes over, it can lead to multiple harmful effects on your health and well-being. Thankfully, there are healthy ways to cope with anxiety producing thoughts, and even stress that can lead to anxious thoughts.
