Where do effective conversations begin? Often, we forget that good dialogue begins where someone is rather than where they should be. When we rush the journey because we are excited about the destination, we do not serve our friend well. Forgiveness may be one of the subjects where Christians are most prone to rush one another. Continue Reading →
Read MoreKnowing how to respond to our COVID-related anxieties requires accurately assessing the type of anxiety we are experiencing. Not all anxieties are the same. It is not just that we worry about different things. There are also different types of anxiety. The goal of this article is to help you sort through the types of anxiety you may be experiencing and give you some basic guidelines for responding wisely. Continue Reading →
Read MoreThis week’s mini-series on the BCC Grace and Truth blog is based on the presentations at the 2019 BCC Summit on the topic of domestic abuse. In this first article, Brad Hambrick offers two visual aids to help us understand and talk more effectively about abuse. In other contributions to the series, Julie Ganschow details a Roadmap to Reunification for counselors to use in counseling couples experiencing domestic abuse, Chris Moles shares common mistakes counselors make in situations involving domestic abuse, and Kïrsten Christianson discusses considerations for churches in addressing domestic abuse. Continue Reading →
Read MoreAdd the Coronavirus pandemic to the list of topics—like sexuality and transgender bathrooms—that we feel ill-prepared to talk to our children about. As parents, we don’t get to choose what subjects become forefront and relevant to our children’s lives. We are called to faithfully walk with our children through these issues. Continue Reading →
Read MoreRachael Denhollander described the motive for her final statement at the Larry Nassar trial, “My heart’s cry as I spoke was… to remove the excuse of ignorance. To never again let the world say, ‘We did not know (p. 305),’” These words are also a fitting summary of why she wrote What Is a Girl Worth? > Continue Reading →
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