The Psychology of Connection: Why We Feel ‘undone’ When Our Relationships Break
Can we ever exist fully as ourselves on our own, or do we always depend, at some deeper level, on the presence of another person
Can we ever exist fully as ourselves on our own, or do we always depend, at some deeper level, on the presence of another person
Every day I am inundated with news about sexual abuse at churches, Christian camps, or Christian ministries by youth pastors, volunteers, elders, senior leadership, or the senior pastor himself. And far too often, I have seen church and ministry leadership deny or cover up the charges.
We must first recognize that when we complain about not having 15 minutes in a day to sit down in a quiet spot, crack open our Bible and read the blessed Word, we are telling ourselves a bald-faced lie. It’s time to shut off our phones and open our Bibles.
I don’t oppose a woman’s right to have an abortion because I find it revolting. That’s simply a matter of personal preference. I oppose abortion because it violates moral principles. It is morally wrong to kill an innocent human being.
In the words of a well-known hymn written by John Sammis in 1887: “Trust and obey, for there’s no better way, To be happy in Jesus, than to trust and obey.
There has never been anything like the tragedy of the Holocaust. That is why we observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. We remember the victims, and we renew our commitment to Never Again allow this to happen.
So, the question some are asking is, “Should we boycott the Olympiad to protest the CCP’s criminal behavior? The Christian Post believes that would be grossly unfair to the athletes from all over the world who have trained so diligently for years preparing to compete at this highest level.
Governments don’t need coercive policies; they need only to affirm the profound importance of families, a truth people know deep down but need reminded of. In China and all countries experiencing lower birth rates, a change of heart about children and families can make all the difference.
Regrettably, the potential new Russian offensive against Ukraine brings back the difficult feelings of anxiety, fear, and hopelessness that I felt while watching television with my mother and leaving my friends. The signs for a repeat of 2014 undoubtedly exist.
My adult children rarely cook. They eat out and have groceries or meals delivered. I’m on a mission to teach my grandchildren how to cook — to prepare them to save money and become more self-sufficient in the future. I want to make it fun but could use some tips.
As for those of us who live in safety, let's never forget to pray for our endangered brothers and sisters around the world. And let's also continue to demand action from our U.S. government, which bears mounting responsibility for their suffering.