Thriving In Christ
RESOURCES
with Dr. Ioana Popa
by Dr. Ioana Popa
One of my deepest joys is to connect with God in contemplation and silence.
Initially, though, contemplation was difficult, since many thoughts, ideas and emotions seemed to jump i...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
How do we navigate through difficult situations and what can we do to stay grounded?
Are hope, faith and love feelings (which can come and go unexpectedly), or do we have a choice?...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
As professionals and servant leaders, we know that we often fall, then we pick ourselves up, learn from our mistakes and move on. This is what psychology calls Growth Mindset: the p...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
Some people are early bloomers and discover their vocation early on. Some people are late bloomers and experience many twists and turns in crystallizing their calling.
I was a late...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
You work all day, support your family, respond to emails, push projects over the finish line, care for your home, attend to neighbors, pray and try to have a moment of respite when ...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
What do we do with the digital addiction that is plaguing so many people and families? It is so common nowadays that we might not even recognize it.
Digital addiction uses the brai...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
How do we lead from a grounded presence, responding to the many demands of our work, families, volunteer work, and church communities, without compartmentalizing, all while praying ...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
As Christian Women, our lives are blessed with many different relationships: with our spouse, children, friends, family members and co-workers.
And as we continue to grow and becom...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
Christian women find themselves in toxic relationships more often than they think. So what do they do when this happens?
Sometimes it is possible to shift such relationships and mo...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
As decades pass, things continue to shift in our lives as Christian Women: maybe in our roles at work, our family or church.
How does life look after many decades of living? Is agi...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
Although trauma is common, it can block many Christian women from seeking help, while living successful professional lives. It is not uncommon to then go into a 'shell' and not shar...
How do we find strength in God at the workplace? Why do we, as women, compete at times against each other, despite God creating us with the natural tendency for cooperation and mutual support? And how...
How do we regenerate and stay on God's vine when we are so busy leading and serving in Christ? How can we do self-care, when sometimes it feels selfish, and set boundaries when it feels so uncomfortab...
How often do we pause to actively listen to God during the hustle and bustle of each day? And when we do, are there simple questions we can ask to be in God's presence more readily?
Seeking connectio...
Even though acquiring emotional intelligence is a popular trend in our culture, it is unfortunate that, as Christian women, we are still frowned upon and labeled as "too emotional."
Nonetheless, emot...
What can we do when we discover that we are experiencing burnout? Are there steps to take?
If you have known me for a while, you are aware that I burned out twice and since recovering, many of my pro...
Is there hope in chronic stress and irreversible conditions? How do we keep our joy and zest for life? Where is Christ in the suffering?
Last week, I shared an inspirational story about a Christian w...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
What do we do when a massive disease knocks at our door unexpectedly? When our life changes as a consequence, how do we still find God in the midst of suffering?
Humanity has wrest...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
Stress and busy lives can often hide our deep purpose in life, without us knowing it. We keep going until life happens and we HAVE TO stop and pause. When I was going through my sec...
Transitions are not easy, and changing our vocation is even harder. However, with God, all things are possible, especially as we strengthen our connection with Him.
Dr. Sheila did just that: she tru...
The balance of mind, body, heart, and soul is precious. We often consider feeding the soul and mind with reading and prayer, but how often do you consider eating to nourish your mind and soul?
There...
May Easter (Pascha) bring you much hope and peace as you celebrate the resurrected Christ.
Today, I have an inspiring faith story from a wonderful Christian woman, along with her practical regenerati...
Thoughts are powerful, and how we listen to them and believe them makes a big difference.
Many of us take our thoughts for granted, but what is interesting is that both our thoughts and our emotions...
Are you enjoying silence and contemplation? If so, wonderful, but know you are not alone if you don't. For most people, it is tricky to sit quietly without their minds getting distracted and being pul...
Hi {{ first_name }},
How often do we eat, to only be distracted while eating, not even noticing when we reach out for seconds, and end up feeling guilty for not controlling ourselves?
Most women ...
Do we really need to be motivated to do something? What if, instead, all it takes is one step forward?
Waiting for motivation to peak seems awesome, but unfortunately, it is never a good strategy...
What do you do when you're feeling overwhelmed and negativity is starting to cloud your joy? Can you remind yourself that things will not always seem as they are right now? Do you remember to empower ...
As Christian Givers, we love to serve and give to others, but how often do we find ourselves overdoing it and then running on empty?
I am reminded of the Bible parable of the 10 virgins and how t...
Have you ever had a chance to live in another country for an extended period of time? It can be such a transformative experience.
As a psychiatrist, I've read an interesting article about the "thi...
I pray you and your loved ones are well. Do you always find inspiration, compassion, and beauty in the world? If yes, amazing! If not, you are not alone, and it begs the question: Then what?
What...
How many times have you listened to others entirely and been there to support them? Probably many, many times.
How many times have you been listened to and fully understood by others? This does not ...
by : Ioana Popa
I hope your week has been peaceful. Sometimes, serving Christ can be tiresome and lead to burnout or chronic stress. Has that happened to you or your family members? How about in your...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
Does God exist? If so, how do I understand my life's purpose? How about my relationship with the church? And how can I balance my vocation with my day-to-day rhythm so I do not burn...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
The incarnation of God is such a miracle that surpasses our understanding and following Christ is even more mysterious as it can lead us to places we never expected.
Most likely yo...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
The incarnation of God is such a miracle that surpasses our understanding and following Christ is even more mysterious as it can lead us to places we never expected.
Most likely yo...
by Dr. Ioana Popa
Have you ever done long walking pilgrimages for Christ before or lived in the desert? If yes - congratulations. If not, me neither! Walking for hundreds of miles or living in the de...
