Month: January 2015

Conversations with Peter: Listening when the BIG Voice speaks

January 31, 2015

Today we’re going to start off with a conversation with Peter, but the focus will change a little bit.   There’s an exchange between Jesus and man seeking relief for his son further on in the chapter that really caught my attention.  Peter was probably a part of the conversation or at least present with … More Conversations with Peter: Listening when the BIG Voice speaks

Youth pastors feel ill-equipped to help youths with mental health issues, study finds

January 31, 2015

Below is a a great article for youth pastors. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-11-youth-pastors-ill-equipped-youths-mental.html Many mental health disorders first surface during adolescence, and college and youth pastors are in a good position to offer help or steer youths elsewhere to find it. But many of those pastors feel ill-prepared to recognize and treat mental illness, according to a Baylor … More Youth pastors feel ill-equipped to help youths with mental health issues, study finds

How to Find Beauty in Brokenness – Christian Women Faith

January 26, 2015

http://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/how-to-find-beauty-in-brokenness.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fbpage&utm_campaign=cwupdate It crashed to the floor, breaking into an explosion of pieces. Beyond repair. My favorite mug, now being swept into the trash. “Should have been more careful,” I mumbled to myself.  In the midst of the hurried cleaning frenzy, I’d lost my grip. So telling of real life. “Just glue it back Mom,” my … More How to Find Beauty in Brokenness – Christian Women Faith

Watch “Disciple: About Unbroken” on YouTube

January 23, 2015

I’ve posted this before, but I’m posting it again because, well, why not, it’s my blog.  LOL.   Seriously though, I think this is a great word for someone, especially me today.   I’ll just say this, reconciliation and restoration take time, and sometimes it takes absence and no contact before that can happen, with … More Watch “Disciple: About Unbroken” on YouTube