Category Archives: Spiritual Development

The Benedict Option

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Dr. G

In short, we are going to have to be the church, without compromise, no matter what it costs. Continue reading →

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The joy of the Lord and clinical depression…Sergei Marchenko

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Dr. G

How can we make sense of the “joy of the Lord” in the context of depression? 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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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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Leading a spiritually disciplined life as a person with ADHD…

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Dr. G

If God wanted cookie-cutter Christians, that’s what He would have made. We have a palette of spiritual disciplines because we won’t all grow closer to God in exactly the same way. Continue reading →

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Lorna Bradley…Hope for Healthy Relationships

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Dr. G

One of the greatest gifts parents who are overwhelmed can receive is the knowledge that they are not alone. The relationships that come through meeting others on the same journey provide meaningful connections and support. Continue reading →

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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 →

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What if you have a disability? Chuck Swindoll’s teaching this week at Insight for Living

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Dr. G

Chuck Swindoll will be teaching on the topic What if you have a disability? this coming Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (February 24-26) as part of his current series What If? airing from January 26-March 16. Continue reading →

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One father’s spiritual legacy…

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Dr. G

He made quite an impression on my wife when he was excited after he was told he had a heart attack because to him it meant he was getting closer to meeting Jesus. Continue reading →

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