Thriving In Christ
RESOURCES
with Dr. Ioana Popa
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...
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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 ...
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 "third ...
