Relationships Discussion Aids
John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” Christ himself reveals to us the type
Parenting With A Purpose: Discipleship Spoke
Deuteronomy 6:6-7, “And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart; and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when
Parenting With A Purpose: Instruction Spoke
Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 23:12, “Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.” Psalms 43:11, “Come, ye children, hearken unto me; I will teach you
Seeing Ourselves in His Image Part 3: Distortions & Truth
As we attempt to clear away these distortions of thinking patterns and replace them with truth, how else can we form our identity? If someone simply asked you to describe yourself, how would you go about answering? The answer to this question, whether accurate or inaccurate, impacts us daily. How
Tragedy and Suffering Part 2 – A Fallen World
Prior to “the fall,” the world was a place where pain, death, and loss did not exist. There was no such thing as tragedy and suffering. One day Paradise will be restored. Until then, tragedy and suffering are a part of the world we live in and personally experience. We
The ‘Overactive Conscience’ Part 2 – Nature of the Problem
The people in the situations in the previous article are all in distress. In addition, at first glance, it appears that they are all trying to solve a spiritual problem. While it is true that these people are experiencing emotional and spiritual distress, this distress is a symptom of the
Parenting With A Purpose: Challenge Spoke
Proverbs 16:20, “He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:” Romans 15:1, “We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.” Psalms 22:24, “For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his
Shaping Your Teen’s Character: Introduction
You will not find the word “teenager” in the Bible. However, the Bible does say everything relevant that teens and parents need to know. We are encouraged in 2 Timothy 3:16 that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
Overcoming Hurt
From the counseling I’ve done over the years, I’ve discovered that many people who seem to be moving through life without a care in the world are suffering from a lot more hurt than most of us realize. They were abused as children. They got a raw deal at work.
Addiction and Mental Health
When a person has both a diagnosed mental illness and an addiction, it is referred to as “dual diagnosis.” Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and borderline personality disorder can make someone more susceptible to becoming addicted. This susceptibility may be because the addictive agent provides relief from