Reasons Why Adolescents Attempt Suicide
Suicide — Understanding Why Teens Consider It Motives range from escaping “intolerable” situations to punishing survivors or seeking attention—each still requiring serious care. Pressures like avoiding punishment or burdening family, […]
What Does God Think about My Mental Disorder?
Mental Disorder and God’s Redemptive Purpose John 9:1–3 reveals suffering can display God’s works, reframing mental disorder from punishment to a place for His glory. Rather than hiding in stigma, […]
Caution Fatigued, Yet?
Caution Fatigued in the Pandemic: Persevering with Wisdom Recognize caution fatigue can cloud judgment and tempt risky behavior; choose wise, others-first practices anchored in Galatians 6:9 and Ephesians 5:15. Pray […]
How Do I Build Peace into a Stressful Day?
How Do I Build Peace into a Stressful Day — Everyday Practices Deep breaths, worship “timeouts,” and coloring prayers create quick “rock-a-chair” moments that quiet anxiety. Writing laments and honest […]
It’s Time for a Second Wind
Second Wind in Seasons of Refining Amid bleak headlines and fatigue, the author shifts from discouragement to God’s power, seeking the lesson He is teaching in this season. 1 Peter […]
I’ve Got Peace like a Rocking Chair
Rocking Chair and Rest in God From a child’s “rock-a-chair” refrain, readers learn to seek quiet pauses with the Father amid chaos at home and overseas. Drawing on Nehemiah 8:9–10 […]
Disciples Should Expect God’s Discipline
God’s Discipline — Lessons for Growing Up in Christ Trials expose our weaknesses and invite repentance, producing the “peaceful fruit of righteousness” in those trained by them (Hebrews 12:11). Parents […]
Practical Guide to Monster Hunting
Monster Hunting and the Hope We Need Imagined monsters mirror hidden fears and longings—loneliness, control, security—especially during disruptive seasons. Naming the monster helps us see what we’re trusting most and […]