Category Archives: Families

Becoming emotionally healthy…

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Dr. G

While I’m wrestling with what it means to become a more emotionally healthy leader, I know lots of my colleagues in ministry and lots of parents and family members who follow this blog are wrestling with becoming emotionally healthy in the face of challenges that grow by the day. Continue reading →

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How kids with disabilities are challenged when a new program year begins…

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Dr. G

As a new school year is beginning here in Northeast Ohio, many kids and families will face a daunting challenge at church.
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What about us? A sibling to kids with disabilities shares her needs

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Dr. G

I came up with a list of three things parents can do to make sure their kids without special needs feel just as important as their siblings with special needs. Continue reading →

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Expert tips on teaching kids with ADHD…

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Dr. G

Why should parents of kids with ADHD bother going through all the hard work and effort to make it to church each week and to worship with others? Continue reading →

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Building Strong Families in a Hostile Culture

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Dr. G

What can we do NOW to build families capable of serving as fortresses…families that honor God and serve as outposts for the reestablishment of Jesus’ Kingdom in the midst of “enemy territory? Continue reading →

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Five Outcomes for Children When Adoptions Fail

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Dr. G

But what about the kids? What are the outcomes for children when adoptions fail? Continue reading →

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Key Ministry to be featured Tuesday night on Cleveland radio…

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Dr. G

They’ll be discussing the topic: Welcoming Families of Kids With Mental Illness at Church. Continue reading →

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5 ways you can minister to a family with a failed adoption

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Dr. G

But while the child isn’t lost to this world, he or she is lost to the family. Their grief is real. The dreams they had for the child need to be laid to rest. Give them permission to mourn those losses. Continue reading →

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Spiritual growth in kids…what does the research say?

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Dr. G

What steps would I take as a parent if I want to increase the likelihood that my kids are going to grow up to be mature Christians, actively engaged in a local church and using their gifts and talents in serving others? Continue reading →

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The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…ADHD in families

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Dr. G

When kids have ADHD, we’re often relying upon parents who themselves have difficulty setting priorities, following through on tasks and maintaining focus to be their primary faith trainers. Continue reading →

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