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Father’s Day Revisited
July 6, 2010
Scriptural Basis: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 “He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a curse.” Malachi 4:6 Application: Recently I was asked again the age-old question, “If God exists and God is good, why is there so much pain and misery in the world? Doesn’t the pain...
July 6, 2010
Scriptural Basis: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 “He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a curse.” Malachi 4:6 Application: Recently I was asked again the age-old question, “If God exists and God is good, why is there so much pain and misery in the world? Doesn’t the pain...
What Is A Real Role Model?
May 5, 2010
It is easy to look at celebrities, athletes, anyone famous really and say, I want to be like them. More often than not, we look to those who are well known and hold them up to be role models, but are they really the best examples for us to follow? While athletes do spectacular things on the athletic field, and celebrities may be talented actors or actresses, does that mean they are the ones who should become the role models in our own lives or our children’s lives? More often than not the answer...
May 5, 2010
It is easy to look at celebrities, athletes, anyone famous really and say, I want to be like them. More often than not, we look to those who are well known and hold them up to be role models, but are they really the best examples for us to follow? While athletes do spectacular things on the athletic field, and celebrities may be talented actors or actresses, does that mean they are the ones who should become the role models in our own lives or our children’s lives? More often than not the answer...
Can smoking marijuana make you crazy?
November 12, 2009
In short, yes. The best available scientific evidence shows that teens who smoke marijuana are 40 percent more likely to develop psychosis and/or schizophrenia when compared to teens who do not use this drug. This finding was recently reported in Lancet, one of the most prestigious medical journals in the world. The research shows a "dose dependent" relationship, meaning that the more one smokes, the more likely he or she is to develop serious mental illness. Why? It's not yet clear. Reports...
November 12, 2009
In short, yes. The best available scientific evidence shows that teens who smoke marijuana are 40 percent more likely to develop psychosis and/or schizophrenia when compared to teens who do not use this drug. This finding was recently reported in Lancet, one of the most prestigious medical journals in the world. The research shows a "dose dependent" relationship, meaning that the more one smokes, the more likely he or she is to develop serious mental illness. Why? It's not yet clear. Reports...
Signs and symptoms of Internet sexual addiction
November 11, 2009
National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity has defined sexual addiction as “engaging in persistent and escalating patterns of sexual behavior acted out despite increasing negative consequences to self and others”. Signs and Symptoms of Internet Sexual Addiction include: Frequent use of the Internet to visit sexually oriented sites Binging—hours spent surfing the net or engaged in online sexual activity Preoccupied with thoughts of "getting online", or of sexual behavior...
November 11, 2009
National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity has defined sexual addiction as “engaging in persistent and escalating patterns of sexual behavior acted out despite increasing negative consequences to self and others”. Signs and Symptoms of Internet Sexual Addiction include: Frequent use of the Internet to visit sexually oriented sites Binging—hours spent surfing the net or engaged in online sexual activity Preoccupied with thoughts of "getting online", or of sexual behavior...
Does my daughter have anorexia? Part 2
November 10, 2009
Some characteristics or family traits associated with anorexia include: excessive concern within the family with outward appearances, including body shape and weight parental focus on perfection and performance; harsh criticism for mistakes and inappropriate ways of dealing with conflict family history of sexual abuse strained relationship between husband and wife arbitrary role boundaries where children are encouraged to act more responsible than their age should permit and to take...
November 10, 2009
Some characteristics or family traits associated with anorexia include: excessive concern within the family with outward appearances, including body shape and weight parental focus on perfection and performance; harsh criticism for mistakes and inappropriate ways of dealing with conflict family history of sexual abuse strained relationship between husband and wife arbitrary role boundaries where children are encouraged to act more responsible than their age should permit and to take...
Does My Daughter Have Anorexia? – Part 1
November 9, 2009
Anorexia Nervosa is a chronic, potentially life-threatening eating disorder. It is characterized by deliberate restriction of calories to the point of starvation. Anorexia usually begins at during puberty. Over a lifetime it will affect 1-2 percent of females in the US. Anorexia is most common among adolescent girls and young women, athletes, actors, dancers, models and media personalities. Teens with anorexia are obsessed with their body weight and shape, fat distribution, dress size,...
November 9, 2009
Anorexia Nervosa is a chronic, potentially life-threatening eating disorder. It is characterized by deliberate restriction of calories to the point of starvation. Anorexia usually begins at during puberty. Over a lifetime it will affect 1-2 percent of females in the US. Anorexia is most common among adolescent girls and young women, athletes, actors, dancers, models and media personalities. Teens with anorexia are obsessed with their body weight and shape, fat distribution, dress size,...
The bogus self-esteem movement
November 4, 2009
Genuine self-esteem is the result of an intricate conspiracy between what we think about ourselves, how those we love think and feel about us, and how we live our lives. Previous generations did not believe that esteeming the “self” was all that necessary. On the contrary, one’s actions were of utmost importance. In other words, what one “did” was infinitely more important than how one felt about him or herself. Those who succeeded in fulfilling their personal, social and moral obligations...
November 4, 2009
Genuine self-esteem is the result of an intricate conspiracy between what we think about ourselves, how those we love think and feel about us, and how we live our lives. Previous generations did not believe that esteeming the “self” was all that necessary. On the contrary, one’s actions were of utmost importance. In other words, what one “did” was infinitely more important than how one felt about him or herself. Those who succeeded in fulfilling their personal, social and moral obligations...
Sex and Depression Among Teen Girls
October 9, 2009
“I used to think it was cool to be a party girl, drink and hook up with cute guys--but what I really want is for someone to want to spend time with me and try to get to know me. After the sex, the guys are never interested in anything else—-its so depressing.” --Tanya, age 16 The truth is--the party girl, hook-up thing doesn’t work. Instead of the fun and liberation it promises, it delivers disease, heartbreak, shame and despair. Yet Hollywood and the star crazed media hold...
October 9, 2009
“I used to think it was cool to be a party girl, drink and hook up with cute guys--but what I really want is for someone to want to spend time with me and try to get to know me. After the sex, the guys are never interested in anything else—-its so depressing.” --Tanya, age 16 The truth is--the party girl, hook-up thing doesn’t work. Instead of the fun and liberation it promises, it delivers disease, heartbreak, shame and despair. Yet Hollywood and the star crazed media hold...
Specific Actions Parents Should Take When They Pray with Their Child
October 7, 2009
Help him or her recognize who God is! He is real, and He hears us, even though we cannot see Him with our eyes. “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1) ‘Without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) Teach them to pray using the pattern that Jesus gave us in Matthew 6:9-15. We pray to our Heavenly...
October 7, 2009
Help him or her recognize who God is! He is real, and He hears us, even though we cannot see Him with our eyes. “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1) ‘Without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) Teach them to pray using the pattern that Jesus gave us in Matthew 6:9-15. We pray to our Heavenly...
How can I pray for my child…a 10 point guide
October 6, 2009
Whatever you do bathe your son or daughter in prayer. Here are 10 Scriptural truths of prayer to encourage and guide your prayer life for your children: It is a sin not to pray for them: “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” (I Samuel 12:23) You should not grow weary or give up in prayer: persevere: “Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show...
October 6, 2009
Whatever you do bathe your son or daughter in prayer. Here are 10 Scriptural truths of prayer to encourage and guide your prayer life for your children: It is a sin not to pray for them: “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” (I Samuel 12:23) You should not grow weary or give up in prayer: persevere: “Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show...
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