A Youth Pastor, A Psychologist, and A Parent Walk Into a Church: What Pastors and Parents Need to Know About Mental Health (Rooted 2023 Workshop Preview)
There is truth, hope, and godly wisdom for addressing mental health with teenagers.
There is truth, hope, and godly wisdom for addressing mental health with teenagers.
As my children get older, and as my grip slowly loosens on their daily lives, God’s grip on my life and my children’s has never, and will never, change or loosen.
In his lovingkindness, Jesus often allows us to look back at seasons of distress and see how he carried us through.
Jesus doesn’t ask you to earn his love by performing well in school, by being the ideal son or daughter, or even by getting rid of your anxiety.
Our students can give their worry and anxiety to God in prayer, leading to the peace of knowing Jesus amidst chaos and uncertainty.
“Because of Jesus’ perfect life, his sacrifice on the cross, and his resurrection, we are guaranteed a future in a place where we will never have to worry again.”
In Christ, you have God’s perpetual smile. Nothing you did earned his favor, and nothing you failed to do can take it away.
Our primary hope is not that our students would stop having anxiety, but that the glorious grace of Jesus would become louder than anxiety’s buzz.
Speak your ‘peace, be still’ to his troubled mind. Quiet the inner turmoil of his heart. Remind him of your power and your care.