Parenting is incredibly difficult—more so, if you want to do it in a way that is honoring to God. Surely, there is nothing new under the sun. Parenting was difficult for our very first parents (Adam and Eve), as they had to deal with their own sin and the sin…
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As a domestic abuse counselor, I’m frequently asked by pastors, elders, advocates, and friends—”How can I best help her?” Depending on who is asking, my answer may vary, as each person plays a significant and unique role in helping a victim of domestic violence. While it is certainly of utmost…
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Think of the last time you were feeling “blue” or even depressed. Did you flip through pages of Scripture, looking for something to bring relief? Did one of your kind, well-intentioned friends quote Romans 8:28, reminding you that God works all things together for good? You were hoping to feel…
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The year 2020 has certainly been one to remember. If I had to pick one word to describe it, I would choose “isolation.” So many have literally had to isolate themselves from others for an extended period of time. As a result, many of us are lonely, depressed, and homesick.…
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I have often been asked, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” I usually answer with a simple statement which is, “Only one person is good and He suffered the most unimaginable physical, emotional, and spiritual pain possible…” Why? Because of His great love. You see, until we…