We often think of lament as an intimate individual prayer. But when we look at the psalms of lament and how they functioned in the community, we learn that they also possess a healing trajectory that takes the individual beyond their journey of suffering and envelops them in something more significant and restorative—the communal aspects of lament. Continue Reading →
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When helpers are caring for people who have suffered at the hands of others, they are often perplexed by the question: Is it abuse? Is that pattern in the home just a bit of volatility or is it abusive? Is limiting a spouse’s spending a wise use of money or is it a way to control and dominate? This blog will provide you with some preliminary ways to think about gaining clarity. I will also give you a list of resources to help you further determine the presence of abuse and a few first steps forward if it is. Continue Reading →
Read MoreMy daughter loves elephants. She always has—so we often find ourselves watching elephant documentaries. Recently, we watched one that took […]
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The reality cannot be denied—the majority of teens are viewing pornography—whether on purpose or by accident.1 We know porn is […]
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Do you find it challenging to know how to talk wisely about the people who have profoundly hurt you? If so, you are not alone. When we are wounded, it is extremely difficult to be both honest and honorable; and yet, this is what we are called to be. Continue Reading →
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