Outreach
Posted on March 8, 2019
Who is a caregiver? It’s simple! A caregiver is a person who cares for someone else. As kids, we cared for our pets. As teenagers, we cared for other people’s kids by babysitting. As adults, we raise and care for our families, including our spouse and parents. Struggles, stress, frustrations, and worries are a part […]
Mental Health
Posted on March 4, 2019
Happiness is vital to living a satisfying life. Sometimes circumstances, like physical or mental health conditions, broken relationships, or a loss of a loved one, can get in the way of taking actions that lead to happiness. Happiness is not what happens to us; happiness is who you are.
Mental Health
Posted on February 4, 2019
In this day and age of so much going on all around us, we as individuals, seem to cringe at the word “change”.
Parenting
Posted on February 4, 2019
My little boy turned two this last month. I love getting to watch him grow and learn new things every day. However, there is a flip side to the cuddles and love that come with a two-year-old. It’s known as the “terrible twos.”
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on January 28, 2019
Jimmy Evans, CEO and founder of Marriage Today, often speaks of four crucial habits that emotionally healthy couples have. He states that couples have to make good habits and disciplines central to their relationship.
Outreach
Posted on January 21, 2019
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The Lutheran Family Service and Perry Lutheran Homes team, together with Ministry in Mission, were able to open and admit the first residents into the Jacmel Lutheran Home January 9 – 16. The eldercare home was designed to provide care for ten of Jacmel’s most vulnerable elders as well as foster connection with the 34 orphans living next door.
Outreach
Posted on December 21, 2018
With over 117 years of experience caring for children and families, Lutheran Family Service was approached to help bring this intergenerational community of orphans and elders to life.
Life Advocacy
Posted on December 20, 2018
by Rev. Dr. Jim Lamb - Life Advocate
As long as God gives life, He gives life purpose. As long as God gives life, He is at work producing fruitful labor through that life. And death is not an acceptable solution to the problems of life.
Parenting
Posted on December 20, 2018
Students are not going home and unwinding, the device in their pocket is buzzing close to 20 hours a day. Technology limits are important, but enforcing them is a battle and it is hard.
Mental Health
Posted on December 10, 2018
The New Year is here! With it comes excitement and anticipation for what is to come. However, many feel overwhelmed and unable to handle what life throws at them. Do you have those feelings? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, millions of Americans are affected by mental health […]
