Monthly Archives: March 2015

Don’t tell me your church’s theology is sound if my family isn’t welcome…Shannon Dingle

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Dr. G

I wouldn’t expect any new church to be fully equipped with how to support our family if we wanted to join. But I would expect, hope, wish, pray that they would be willing to love us enough to try to learn. Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Inclusion, Key Ministry | Tagged , , , , , | 25 Comments

One God, One Hope, One Body…March 28 #oneconference328

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Dr. G

Some of our friends are putting on a very cool conference spanning three cities and two states on Saturday, March 28th that we encourage our friends in the Southwest to attend. Continue reading →

Posted in Resources, Training Events | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lorna Bradley…Special Needs Parenting: From Coping to Thriving

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Dr. G

Throughout the years I have seen healing of deeply held emotional and spiritual wounds through coming together in a supportive, welcoming Christian community and working through our challenges together. Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Families, Key Ministry, Resources, Spiritual Development, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are you less likely to be referred to a psychiatrist if your physician is a Christian?

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Dr. G

Historic tensions between religion and psychiatry continue to shape the care that patients receive for mental health concerns. Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Key Ministry, Mental Health | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Drop Box: Opening TODAY and showing March 3, 4, and 5 nationwide

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Dr. G

It’s a worldwide heart issue! No parent should feel like their only option is to discard a child, and no child should be treated as anything less than deeply valuable. Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Advocacy, Families, Foster Care, Key Ministry, Resources, Stories | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

What if medication is a tool that helps us resist sin?

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Dr. G

Could we argue that medication (or other treatment) that enhances our ability to avoid sin or to do good might be a useful tool for the individual Christian? Further, could we argue that the decision to take medication under such circumstances is God-honoring? Continue reading →

Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Controversies, Key Ministry, Mental Health | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments