Celebrating Independence Day: A Call to Change the Wind As we celebrate the Fourth of July, our nation’s Independence Day, I am reminded of the words of Jim Wallis, a prominent Christian activist and writer. He once said, “You change society by changing the wind. Change the wind, transform the debate, recast the discussion, alter…

Hello, dear readers! I’m Travis Wilson, a pastor at a wonderful Lutheran Church in Michigan, and I’ve been living with type 1 diabetes for 25 years. Yes, you read that right—a quarter of a century! That’s longer than the internet has been mainstream. Imagine that! As someone who navigates the dual roads of spiritual care…

Peace: By starting your day with a moment of reflection and prayer, you’re giving yourself a chance to quiet the noise in your head. That sense of calm can carry over into the rest of your day, making it easier to handle stress and navigate challenges. Purpose: When we connect with something bigger than ourselves,…

Living with diabetes comes with its unique set of challenges and, often, a good dose of humor. This morning, I experienced one of those “only in diabetes life” moments that many of you will likely relate to. As I was getting ready for the day, going through my usual routine, I managed to get my…