Posts from August 2020
My Genes, Mental Health, & God
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 These days, you cannot open social media or watch the news without hearing the words “mental health.” But what does that mean? That’s a good question – what is Mental Illness? People have been asking that question for thousands of years, and the results have been instructive, alarming, and sometimes downright entertaining. For example, the word…
What I Feared the Most
In Job 3:25, Job says “the thing that I greatly feared has come upon me.” Anyone who knows the story of this great man in the book of Job will attest that Job’s greatest fears had indeed become reality. He literally lost everything in a matter of hours. This reminds me of a statement that I heard a long time ago likening fear to a magnet, attracting to us the things we do not want. In these days of uncertainty, it…
Take Every Thought Captive
by guest author Dr. Uduak Afangideh How do we keep our minds healthy in uncertain times? Two steps to taking every thought captive. If there is one thing that psychologists, behavioral scientists, natural scientists and Christians agree on, it is the power of the mind in directing the affairs of the human individual. There is an abundance of evidence based on empirical research to support what scripture says in Prov. 4:12 that “as a man thinks in his heart, so…
I Don’t Know How You Do It
Encouragement for Single Parents Guest Contributor: Kyla Free “I don’t know how you do it.” If you’re a single parent, you’ve probably heard these words once, twice, or a hundred times. It’s probably not a phrase that triggers a strong emotional response like some do. It’s more likely to elicit a smiling shrug, the vague but polite response that someone wants to hear to their well intentioned comment. You probably didn’t choose single parenting–or if you did, it was likely…
Let’s Talk About School
It feels very different, but schools will be reopening. By now, you have probably made the decision to either send your student to school or keep them home. Whatever decision you have made, know that there isn’t a wrong one. There’s no perfect decision here. That’s why I think it’s so important to get some tips in your hands to help you with the upcoming school year no matter if you are sending your students back in person or virtually.…
Why Your Bank Account Doesn’t Determine Your Joy
It breaks all of our hearts to see the long lines at the food banks and the mass numbers who are facing severe economic shortfalls. Just when non-profit and charity services are needed the most, giving to these organizations has declined sharply. As a church we’ve been blessed during this crisis. Because of your ongoing generosity, we’ve been able to be generous with those inside and outside our family who’ve needed some extra help. Thank you. Even if your bank…