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Parenting Grieving Kids Through the Winter Doldrums
We remind our kids each day that God lights our way in deepest darkness and that his faithful presence can give us hope when all life’s other lights grow dim.
Gospel Perspectives For Parents: Teenagers and Depression
We hope and pray that these articles and podcasts might offer comfort, guidance, and an assurance that you are not suffering alone.
The Question Teenagers With Suicidal Ideation Need You to Ask
One of the best resources we have in ministry is our gut instinct fueled by the Holy Spirit. If your gut tells you to ask, please ask.
What Teenagers Need From Parents: Understand the Challenges of Technology
Whatever decisions parents and teens make regarding social media use, it is important that such decisions are made intentionally and for the glory of God.
Returning from Exile: Coming Back from COVID
As the pandemic begins to subside, Ezra’s intermingling of joy and sorrow has everything to do with our students.