Precious Predicaments

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 4 American people suffer a mental illness? That is an estimate of 56% of the population. These individuals could be our father, mother, son, daughter, neighbor, friend, or even ourselves. Today's show will address the importance of awareness regarding mental health. Awareness eases identification and can provide early treatment for individuals as a result recovery can be faster.

It is believed that awareness can assist many with accessing service. Many individuals are unaware of how to access services. There is also a lack of access due to misinformation and cultural or language barriers. Let's talk about it. Live 5/18/20 at 12pm Pacific. Your mental health matters. Let's end the stigma.

Today's show will address money as it is related to being the root of evil. When it comes to money what are your thoughts? Some believe that with money comes power. Others have abused themselves as well as others as it relates to money. It is better to have and not need than to need and not have. However what does the Bible say about money? Let's talk about it. Times appear to be uncertain. And for many individuals theirchange appear to be very strange. Live 5/5/20 at 11:30am Pacific. Call 516 387-1914 to join the conversation.

As a child growing up one thing I often struggled with was patience. The words that I really did not want to hear from others especially my parents were wait, give me a minute, later and not right now.  Those words even today still resinate in my spirit. With all that is going on today it appears that patience is a must yet individuals appear to be impatient, entitled, and out of control. Is it due to boredom? Is patience still a virtue? Let's talk about it. Live 5/4/20 at 12pm. Call 516 387-1914. We may need to slow down as patience may save our life.

When it comes to Godly wisdom versus knowledge do you know the difference. With all that is going on in the world many rely on information they receive from others, street smarts, common sense and personal knowledge. However what about Godly wisdom. What does the Bible say about Godly Wisdom?Today's show is design to provide information as it relates to Godly wisdom. Let's talk about it. Live 4/28/20 at 11:30am. Call 516 387-1914 to join the conversation.

Today more than ever individuals are questioning the term common sense. As a child I recall my mother telling me that I had no common sense. Now as an adult and a therapist such is now a question and leads many to wonder is common sense really common? As I along with others have been listening as well as observing the behaviors of others which such confusion it presenting itself. What is common sense?" The show today is to address that question. Join others as well as myself as we talk about this matter. Live 4/27/20 at 12pm Pacific. To join the conversation call 516 387-1914. I want to hear your thoughts.

Today more than ever many individuals are receiving conflicting information. As many watch the news, scroll their social media feeds or listen to others it has many deterred from listening or reading the word of God. As such many are starting to praise the wrong thing or perhaps the wrong individuals. As a believer I know where my help comes from. I also learned to praise him for even the small things. When was the last time you broke out in a praise or worship? Join Alden Jackson from Life Enrichment Community Church and I as we discuss how praise can confuse the enemy. There is power in praise and worship. Live 4/21/20 at 11:30am Pacific. Call 516 387-1914 to join the conversation

More than ever today there is a need to set healthy boundaries. For some individuals this creates a challenge as one may not want to disappoint another. Today's show is design to express the importance of setting and developing boundaries. Wheather it be personal, with friends or family, spiritual or within your workplace healthy boundaries can improve relationships and reduce stress. Let's talk about it live 4/20/20 at 12pm Pacific. To join the conversation call 516 387-1914.

With all that is going on in the world many are finding it difficult to enjoy the simple things in life. As many watch the news or scoll through their social media feeds it appears to discouraging. And for many especially those residing in certain areas of California as we look out of our windows and see the clear skies and bright sun many often forget that we are to remain indoors.Todays show will focus on finding comfort as we experience these difficult times. There is a comfort in knowing that God is still in control. Let's talk about it live 4/14/20 at 11:30am Pacific. Today, Pastor Daniel Estell and I will provide encouraging words as it relates to God's Promises. We all could benefit as we find comfort in knowing God is still in control.

Todays show is designed to address self medicating behaviors and why such exist. Today more than ever our nation is facing the difficult challenge of curbing substance addiction which is threatening public safety and is affecting indivuals personally as many individuals may not realize that the use of a substance is secondary to a primary issue. It has been said the three quarters of Americans are self medicating as a result of a physical injury along which may have lead to the use of abusing some type of substance.

Now that our country is facing an pandemic many are now self medicating with drugs and alcohol even more. As other self medicating behaviors have been disrupted such as going to casinos, resturants, gyms, clubs, and being a work alcoholic. There is also now an issue as to if the use of Marijuana is causing health problems as it relates to COVID-19. According to sources it is said that the Corona Virus has disrupted Cannabis Commerce across North America. Experts have also advised against using substances as outcomes of sleeping less and a weakened immune system is not good right now.

Many self medicate for different reasons. Such reason could be stress, anxiety mental health, abuse, trauma, or relational issues just to name a few. Let's talk about it. Live 4/13/20 at 12pm Pacific. Call 516 387-1914 to share your thoughts. Help is available.

With Easter approaching soon today's episode will explain the meaning of Easter. There is a lot of confusion as many children connect Easter to the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs. As one gets older hopefully they learn that there is more to Easter than a bunny and eggs.    

Do you believe that Jesus died for your sins? Let's talk about it. Live 4/7/20 at 11:30am. To join the conversation with Pastor Daniel Estell and Icall 516 387-1914.