As Christians, we try to follow the teachings of the Bible. Yet, when the Bible doesn’t explicitly discuss a topic in detail, we often struggle with the “Gray-areas.” Sexual gratification here is referring to intimacy occurring between the sexes—without actual sex. The Bible says we shouldn’t have sex before marriage, ...
Read More »Sorrow and Grief–How They Affect Our Health
No one is exempt from the sorrows of this life. Whether sadness from the loss of a loved one, disappointment in ourselves, or guilt from sins committed, we are all subject to sorrow and grief. What toll does that take on our bodies and minds? Weight loss or gain may ...
Read More »Nature Sings of God’s Handiwork
Do you see God’s handiwork as you look around our world? It is there! His attributes, like a fingerprint, appear throughout the universe. Learning to see God in the world around us brings amazing possibilities because the natural reveals the spiritual. How about this for a worship reminder: the universe ...
Read More »Best Tips for Interacting with the Bereaved (Part II)
Interacting with the grieving may seem like a simple task, but often it’s like walking on thin ice. In Sunday’s article, Best Tips for Interacting with the Bereaved (Part I), we looked at several “Don’ts” to avoid when dealing with the bereaved. The aim wasn’t to scare you into being ...
Read More »Best Tips for Interacting with the Bereaved (Part l)
Losing a loved one is probably listed amongst the top three most painful events in a person’s life. The bereaved are usually in a sad and dark place, where it seems the light of “the-right-words” cannot enter. Interacting with friends, coworkers, or even family members after they’ve lost someone close, ...
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