Coping

Are you in need of Love? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Jean, who shares her powerful story of  Love. Announcement: This episode includes a discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self harm, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1800-273-8255. It's free, confidential and available 24/7. Listener discretion is advised.  &n...

Are you in need of faith? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Stephanie, who shares her inspiring story of faith.   Announcement: This episode centers around the topic of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is just a phone call away. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1800-799-7233 or visit them online at www.thehotline.org. List...

Are you in need of courage? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Ana, who shares her inspiring story of courage. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with Ana, who from a young age, faced insurmountable challenges that caused her to question everything. And yet she summoned courage in the midst. This is coping.  Kevin: Hi, Ana. Thank you so much for joining me for th...

Are you in need of perseverance? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Kathy, who shares her inspiring story of perseverance. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with Kathy, who, after becoming a single mom, was faced with the choice of family stability over financial stability. And in the process, she defined what it means to persevere.  This is “Coping”. Well, Kath...

As Season 1 comes to a close, we celebrate a full year of weekly meditations (52 in total) heard all around the world. I'm excited to reveal some exciting updates for season 2.  Listen now. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinAnthonyDeegan

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:8 “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." How will you ask for help during your busy day? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Have you heard the expression: “I’m not sure if I’m coming or going?” This phrase is often used during t...

Veteran's Day is a day to honor those brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Listen now.  Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this  morning… On this Veteran’s Day we take time to thank, honor and remember the brave men and women of our armed forces. We pay tribute to their sacrifice and dedication to the cause of Freedom...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:7 “The Lord will watch over your life." Where in your life do you need the Lord to watch over you? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Have you ever been to a sports game? Sitting in the upper deck, allows you to watch over the game but can leave you feeling far away fr...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:6 “The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night." Where in your life are you facing an extreme situation? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 121:6 the Psalmist says: “The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.” In this v...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:5 “The Lord watches over you (He) is your shade at your right hand." How can you stand under His umbrella today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Psalm 121:5 says: “The Lord watches over you— [He] is your shade at your right hand.”  When the Psalmist says that t...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:3b “He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over with neither slumber nor sleep." How will you stay alert in your walk of faith? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Psalm 121:3-4 says: “He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he w...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:3a: “The Lord will not let your foot slip." Where in your life are you slipping? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Have you ever tried walking on ice? It’s difficult to get a footing. You might find yourself slipping and unable to walk. Along the path of life, so...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:2: “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." What kind of help do you need? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 121 verse 2, the Psalmist declares: “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” In this declaration the Psalmis...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:1  “I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from?" Who do you usually turn to for help? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 121 verse 1, the Psalmist says: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains.” And as he looks at the mountains he asks a...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: 6b “And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." How are you trusting in the God's shepherd's faithfulness today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 the Psalmist describes the Lord as a Shepherd and includes beautiful imagery, of a life-long journey...

Sept 11 will forever be etched in our nation's soul as a day of remembrance. Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning.  Like many Americans, you probably remember exactly where you were and what you were doing the moment you learned of the attacks on September 11th, 2001. This 9/11, years (or) decades later, our country gat...

Labor Day a holiday where we applaud the social and economic achievements  of our country's labor force.  Listen now. Good morning and Happy Labor Day. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning.  Today, we celebrate Labor Day. The first Monday in September, where we applaud the social and economic achievements of our countries’ Labor force....

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23:6a “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." Where is the Lord's goodness in your life? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 verse 6a the Psalmist describes the Lord as a Shepherd and concludes that: “Surely goodness and mercy shall...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: 5c “He makes my cup overflow" How is your cup overflowing? Listen now.  Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 the Lord is compared to a “Good Shepherd” who makes “my cup overflow.” The image of the overflowing up symbolizes the overflowing blessings that God offers t...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: 5b “He anoints my head with oil." For what purpose is God setting you apart? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 the Lord is compared to a “Good Shepherd” who “anoint(s) my head with oil.” Oil is a common element, used for scared rituals. In the Old Testamen...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23:5a “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." What table has the Lord prepared for you? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 the Lord is compared to a “Good Shepherd” who “prepare(s) a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” The tab...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: 4b “Your rod and staff ...they comfort me." What will you allow the Lord to defend? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 the Lord is compared to a “Good Shepherd.” The psalmist praises the Good Shepherd for the tools He uses saying: “your rod and your staff--...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: 4a “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me." What have you asked for the Lord to guard today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 verse 4, the psalmist declares: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fe...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23:b  “The Good Shepherd leads me in right paths, for His name's sake." Where is He leading you today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… There was a time, not that long ago, that a road trip required a physical map. Nowadays, we have become so dependent on our m...

Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23:  “The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want. He leads me besides still waters, he refreshes my soul." What in your life do you need the refreshment of the Good Shepherd today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Living in a city with busy streets, crowded neig...