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My Weekly Reader…September 27, 2014

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Dr. G

Melissa Edge shares an incredible story of how God was unmistakably at work through her suffering in the aftermath of losing her husband. What do we do with our lives In the Meantime as we’re experiencing grief.
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Focus on the Family, Lifeway avoid the tough questions about mental illness…

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Dr. G

Here’s my most significant criticism of this survey…they didn’t ask the right questions! Continue reading →

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How my daughter taught me about friendship…Jonathan Holmes

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Dr. G

Reflecting back, I’m so thankful for my daughter’s kind heart and gracious outreach. Hannah’s mom told me that day not many kids reach out to her because she has disabilities. In that moment, I realized how simple, yet profound friendship can be in the life of a child. It can brighten one’s day, put a smile on one’s face and in the best of ways it can soften shame, alleviate stigma and lift spirits. Continue reading →

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My Weekly Reader…September 19, 2014

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Dr. G

Overwhelmed by all the information coming at you? In this week’s Weekly Reader, I’ll share some features that caught my eye over the last week from Ellen Stumbo, Jeff Davidson and Barb Dittrich. Continue reading →

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Adrian Peterson, Christians and corporal punishment…

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Dr. G

Do we as a Christian community want to allow the issue of whether corporal punishment is required by Scripture to define us when the potential exists for the issue to become a stumbling block to others who might be considering the claims of Christ? Continue reading →

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Updated…How are kids and teens with ADHD different?

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Dr. G

Dr. Barkley’s theories suggest that ADHD is a disorder not only of attention, but of executive functioning as well. Executive functioning describes a set of cognitive abilities involved in controlling and regulating other abilities and behaviors. Such functions are necessary in initiating goal-directed behavior, suppressing impulses arising from lower brain centers, and planning future behavior.
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Church: The Friendliest Place in Town? Mike Woods

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Dr. G

the potential exists for the church to be considered by the special needs community as a group that is judgmental, fearful, and exclusive. As a result, it is often perceived as the un-friendliest place in town. Continue reading →

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My Weekly Reader…September 12, 2014

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Dr. G

Each Friday, I’ll summarize articles and resources of special interest from my perspective as a physician serving kids and families impacted by mental illness, trauma and developmental disabilities who also inhabits the world of disability ministry. Continue reading →

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Why are we shocked by the Bay Village “Ice Bucket Challenge?”

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Dr. G

The behavior demonstrated by the perpetrators of the “Ice Bucket Challenge” reflects our human nature. Christianity teaches that none of us are righteous! What type of behavior should we expect to see, especially in a culture in which more and more of us reject God, and fail to recognize any absolute standards of right and wrong? Many of the risk factors associated with bullying are symptomatic of the breakdown of the family unit as the fundamental building block of society. This is just the beginning… Continue reading →

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What about the families without a church to welcome their child?

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Dr. G

I promised to follow up on the most frequent complaint we received…that churches we serve weren’t available locally to those who responded to our survey. Here’s how we plan to respond… Continue reading →

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