Where Racial Reconciliation Begins
Sometimes we really want to learn, to grow, to love. But, it can be hard to know how to start. Heather Celoria shares how to begin a life of self-awareness that roots out the evil of racism in our hearts.
Who Talks about Mental Health? Letting Down the Walls and Rebuilding Bridges
The church, the one community in which people should expect care and support, often does not know how to respond to the stigma of mental illness. Robson Dodd shares wisdom for overcoming these struggles.
5 Key Traits of Good Pastoral Responses to Tough Issues
How can you respond appropriately to tough issues as a pastor? Aaron Perry shares sound advice.
How to Give The Holy Gift of Listening
What is one priceless gift you can give someone? Patricia Taylor shares what it means to give deep-level listening to another person and what a holy gift it can be.
Hope, Healing, and Incarnational Ministry
What is it like to devote your life to bringing hope to people around the world? Nick Cash shares his experience as a Senior Chaplain with Mercy Ships, serving the desperate poor along the coasts of Africa.
Pastoral Counseling: Knowing When to Refer
Sometimes pastors are not equipped to deal with the type and intensity of problems a member may be experiencing. Misty Lawrence explains how to know when it is time to refer your member to a therapist.
Suicide: A Conversation Can Save a Life
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Charlotte Easley shares resources that emphasize the importance of having tough conversations and tips on how you can help.
Recommended Reading: Impossible Love
Have you ever faced seemingly insurmountable odds? God still has a plan. Kathy Milans reviews Craig and Médine Keener's book, Impossible Love.
Caring for the Desperate Even When the Desperate is You
Sometimes we like a clean cross with no sign of a struggle at all. Patricia S. Taylor shares what kind of cross we need to encounter when times are dark.
Horses Can Heal
Sometimes, when people are lost or stuck, an alternative form of therapy can be the key to unlocking healing. Charlotte Easley shares how equine therapy has helped her care for the souls of some of the most broken people she has worked with.
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