Where is God when it hurts? This is the title of one of the many Philip Yancey books I read years ago. And today I am thinking about this title again. Friends of mine have a teenage son who just had 6 hours of surgery to remove bone cancer from his arm. Their family is strong in faith, but there are moments when this question naturally comes up. Watching…
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Three mass shootings in eight days. The latest marks the 251st mass shooting in 2019; more than the number of days in this year. A mass shooting is defined as an incident in which at least four people are shot, excluding the shooter. As violence increases, we are desperate for answers. Depending on who you talk to, it’s complicated and a general profile of a mass shooter seems impossible to create.
The National Institute of Justice is studying the problem and creating a database….
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One of the most common questions I am asked has to do with taking an antidepressant for depression. People wonder if it is wrong for a person of faith to rely on medication.
Before I answer, we need to be careful not to judge people as to why they take medication. There are many reasons people may need an antidepressant. For example, depression can be a…
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What happens to you in childhood matters. It doesn’t determine your life course, but does influence it. Adverse childhood experiences can derail you in adult life if you aren’t aware and learn new ways to respond. One adverse childhood experience is being raised by narcissistic parents. The impact can be long-lasting and affect your adult relationships.
Jenny grew…
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Worry is something we try not to do, but are not always successful. We know it is not good for us, so why do we do it? Actually, there are many reasons. We may falsely believe worry serves a purpose, stops bad things from happening, prepares us for the worst outcome possible, allows us to control external events, shows caring, or makes us feel like we are…
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