Monthly Archives: September 2015

What if the church destroyed the foster care system as we know it?

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Dr. G

If one family from every three churches committed to adopt one child and those three churches committed to support that family, there wouldn’t be children waiting to be adopted in foster care. Continue reading →

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A great training opportunity for our friends in the Midwest…

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Dr. G

We’re delighted that Ryan Wolfe will be joining Joni Eareckson Tada, Steve Bundy and the crew from Joni and Friends for their Hope in the Midst of Suffering Conference at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN. Continue reading →

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What happens when the Christians are driven out of medicine?

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Dr. G

Consider the consequences when requirements imposed upon physicians to assist patients requesting help in committing suicide become incompatible with an understanding of the sanctity of life as understood from traditional Biblical teaching and principles… Continue reading →

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Simply the right thing to do…

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Dr. G

Can we still call ourselves churches if we don’t care enough about others to consider their lives and their needs? Or would it be more accurate to paint over “church” and replace it with “country club” or “social group” instead? Continue reading →

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What Causes PTSD in Children?

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Dr. G

The good news is that most children don’t develop PTSD after experiencing traumatic events. Research is being conducted to discover why some children are more resilient than others. But mental health care professionals already know some factors exist that increase the risk of developing PTSD. Continue reading →

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What if church leaders shouldn’t be church leaders?

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Dr. G

If it’s tragic that a kid will needlessly suffer for months or years because they or their family had a suboptimal interaction with a mental health professional, how much greater is the tragedy when a kid or family has an negative experience with a representative of the church with eternal consequences? Continue reading →

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Four advantages to family ministry when families are impacted by disability

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Dr. G

When serving kids with disabilities, the church needs to rely on experts with the most understanding and experience of a child’s learning, communication styles and relationships…their parents! Continue reading →

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3 helpful responses when countries close international adoption

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Dr. G

So how should we, as the church, respond when countries close to international adoption? Continue reading →

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Ten Common Myths Surrounding PTSD in Children

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Dr. G

This post looks at what childhood trauma is not by providing a brief look at 10 common myths surrounding PTSD in children. Continue reading →

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Childhood trauma, by any other name is still traumatic

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Dr. G

I created three questions and answers to assist parents like me–and perhaps like you–who want to better understand children who live with trauma. Continue reading →

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