Every month I share my list of favorite 5’s.
- 5 interesting things online
- 5 articles about words, books, or podcasts
- 5 pictures of things I love
- 5 things on the blog
What are you enjoying this month?
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5 Things Around the Web
45 Things To Remember When The World Gets Scary
This is a beautiful list to help us get through a tough time. I couldn’t narrow down one favorite. Among others (including #1 and #45), #10 resonates with me: “Fear is easy. Hope is hard.” I’m putting my hope in God to get me through.
Use This Time to Re-Imagine the Faith of Two or Three Gathered in His Name – COVIDTide Prayers
“I hope the coronavirus interruption may help us recalibrate Christian worship and discipleship. If we’re super-mindful right now, quarantine may be the best thing that’s happened to “the church” in a long, long time.”
– Brad Jersak
How to Not Keep Refreshing the News
I have to limit how often I check the news to protect my mental health. You, too? Here are some helpful strategies.
Sorting Through Our COVID Anxieties
There’s no shame in being anxious during this time. Not all anxieties are the same though. This article takes you through six different types of anxieties and how to handle each kind.
Can Your Marriage Survive the Coronavirus?
Several tips here, including this cute one: get an imaginary coworker to blame things on, to keep you on the same side, i.e., “Cheryl” keeps leaving dirty cups all over the place and we really don’t know what to do about her.
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5 Memes
There have been so many great memes going around that I’ve added this special section.
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5 Things with Words and Books
New Words We Created Because Of Coronavirus
We’re familiar now with “social distancing” and “flatten the curve.” How about “doom-scrolling,” “covidiot,” and “coronacation”?
31 Optimistic Books for Readers in Need of a Boost
This is a list of life-affirming books that may have heavy topics, but will give you hope and make you feel good about the world.
Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction – Podcast
I’ve enjoyed this new podcast every morning with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. He updates you on the latest news about the coronavirus. Sometimes it’s heavy stuff; other times it’s lighter stories.
The Best Distance Learning Is Reading a Book
I love technology but it’s still hard to beat paper. “Crack open a book and you can not only learn from someone who’s several thousand miles away, you can learn from someone who’s several thousand years away.”
I really loved these books I finished in March. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone seems especially pertinent in this season.
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5 Things I Love
Missing My Grandbabies
All my pictures this month are my granddaughters from the past few weeks because I’m missing them. So much! I look forward to playing together again as soon as we can!
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5 Things on the Blog
It’s Okay to Be Sad, Christians
It’s okay to be sad, Christians. How am I? I’m grieving. I’m anxious. I’m conflicted. And yes, I’m still Christian.
When Anxiety Needs Words, Memorize Scripture – Psalm 91 Challenge
When you need to put better words in your brain, try memorizing Scripture. Sign up now to learn Psalm 91 beginning April 6.
Ways to Use Technology for Social Connection During Social Distancing
Here are ways we can use technology to stay socially connected during social distancing.
What It’s Like to Be the Investigator, the Enneagram 5
See what it’s like to be the investigator, an Enneagram Five, in Mary’s “EnneaWhat??” series.
When Plans Are a Tossup, Live in Grace
Our plans are a tossup in these times of COVID-19. But we can always plan to live in grace. Read Bob Goff’s newest book for encouragement.
What is bringing you joy this month? Please share in the comments.
