Monthly Archives: August 2016

Five reasons limiting electronics is harder for kids with mental health conditions

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

I am suggesting that parents consider why their child’s reactions to being parented in their use of technology are so extreme and to consider how they might address the “why” that fuels their child’s apparent addiction to their electronic toys. Continue reading →

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Mental Health Ministry…So What?

Posted on August 28, 2016 by

More than anything, mental health ministry is about your church community, as a whole, getting the concept that people with mental health issues aren’t problems to be solved, they are people to be loved.
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How does the Gospel apply to self injury?

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

So how can we, in the name of Christ, come alongside those who hurt themselves? Continue reading →

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Is the sexual revolution driving our kids to suicide?

Posted on August 14, 2016 by

Teens who voluntarily engage in sexual activity or are victims of sexual violence are far more likely to experience suicidal thinking or behavior than their peers. Continue reading →

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Living in a manner that honors Christ’s reputation

Posted on August 7, 2016 by

So…if we’re wrestling with a business challenge or providing a service or advocating for a specific candidate or cause, the question on the table is this – will this action reflect well upon the reputation of the One I claim to serve in front of a hostile world? Continue reading →

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One benefit of visiting a new church as a unique family

Posted on August 2, 2016 by

As I left that meeting, it struck me: changing churches as a unique family is hard, but the same elements that make us stand out also make others notice us more easily. Continue reading →

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