And so it begins. . . or it will in just a few weeks. Another season of youth ministry. New kids joining the ranks of our middle school groups. Some of last year’s middle schoolers are now in our high… Read More The post A Theologian’s Advice To Youthworkers. . . “Be Brave!” appeared first…
What is the biblical role of a grandparent? Biblically, every member of the family has been given an important, God-ordained role that is not interchangeable with other members of the family. Husbands, (Ephesians 5:23), wives (Genesis 2:18; Ephesians 5:22), and children (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1) are given a clear role in the Bible. If the…
Don’t. Freak. Out. This has become a little back-to-school-mantra for my family lately because it seems like every day there is something new to be overwhelmed by, especially during the beginning of the school year. I’m guessing you can relate. Even if your son or daughter loves school, something can randomly happen to unnerve him…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by StudyFinds. Today’s school lunches are actually much healthier than what older generations had to eat decades ago. Even so, recent data reveals that as many as one in four U.S. lunches still have poor nutritional quality. What can be done? Scientists at the Friedman School…
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The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress. As most parents of teenagers are acutely aware, there comes a time when children start prioritizing their friends over their parents. While young children rely on their parents for social interactions and influences, there’s a notable switch during adolescence, where the influence from peers…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress. Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments. It’s known that a difficult childhood can lead to a host of health issues as a young or midlife adult, but now, for…
I remember rubbing my protruding belly as I posed for pictures. My co-workers at the grade school where I worked threw a baby shower for my unborn daughter arriving in 3 weeks. I smiled as I marveled at all the baby gear I was not certain I knew how to use. The pink dresses made…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by News-Medical. A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their inactive peers. Regular leisure-time physical activity, even in moderate doses, was also associated with lower…
Parents serve a critical role in the transmission of faith to the next generation. Unfortunately, many parents consider their role to be that of chauffeur, transporting children and teens to church so the “professionals” can be in charge of spiritual development. As parents, however, our role is too important to the success of our child’s…