Stress is an unavoidable part of life. It has helped humans survive for thousands of years, and it keeps us on our toes in dangerous or critical situations. Consider the following basics: In response to stressful stimuli, your body turns on its biological response. Chemicals and hormones are released that help your body rise to the challenge. Your heart rate increases, your brain works faster and...
Biblical counselors and pastors often have questions when a counselee is struggling with a mixture of physical, emotional, and spiritual difficulties. A new version of a popular resource is now available to equip those who counsel people dealing with a variety of medical and psychiatric diagnoses. In The Christian Counselor’s Medical Desk Reference, 2nd Edition, Dr. Charles D. Hodges Jr. and a...
Are you trying to find books for your middle graders to read this summer? The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles is a time travel adventure with a twist—readers ages 9–13 will discover theological themes as they travel through God’s Word. By placing the characters into biblical events, authors Champ Thornton and Andrew David Naselli show the Bible is far from being a boring book full of...
The image of a bird’s nest being carefully built, filled with fledglings, and then emptied is a helpful metaphor for the parenting journey. Those who’ve been through it know that this season of letting go isn’t merely a phase of life—it’s an entirely new chapter. While some parents look forward to this transition with great anticipation, many find it emotionally disorienting, feeling a deep sense...
Remember, your relationship with God is revealed in your everyday relationships. If you hide parts of yourself from other people, you hide parts of yourself from God. If you hide from God, you will hide from other people. They go together. When you are transparent with the Lord, you will be less terrified to be seen by other people. This is how life works. And this means that we must consider our...
