Godly Living
Posted on April 17, 2018
May is also a time that reminds us of transitions; transitions in nature as May flowers spring into bloom and in other areas of life too and that can be stressful.
Mental Health
Posted on April 5, 2018
by Jennifer Miller, LISW
Chronic pain sufferers are often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. They frequently end up feeling invalidated by medical providers and family/friends because chronic pain is not a single symptom or a straightforward experience like acute pain.
Parenting
Posted on February 22, 2018
It’s hard to be a parent. Kids don’t come with rule books or training manuals. With technology and culture advancing quickly, it makes it even harder to not feel as if kids are growing up too fast. How do we sort through all the unsolicited “support” we get from family, community, and even strangers who […]
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on February 9, 2018
Wanda Pritzel, Director of Development, has been an integral part of the Lutheran Family Service (LFS) ministry efforts since 1988. Her expertise, passion, faith, and heart for sharing the love of Jesus with others is evident in every encounter, visit, and conversation. On February 15, 2018, Wanda celebrates 30 years of service with LFS. We are incredibly grateful for her unwavering dedication to serving our Lord.
Life Advocacy
Posted on February 7, 2018
by Rev. Dr. James Lamb
I’m a dreamer. I have a right to be born and pursue my dreams. The unborn are dreamers too.
Adoption
Posted on February 2, 2018
Excerpt from Iowans for Life blog post: Modern Day Hero. Both Iowans for Life and Lutheran Family Service are founding members of the Iowa Coalition for Pro-Life Leaders working to protect life at all stages. For me, the highlight of the president’s State of the Union address Tuesday was Ryan Holets. Did you hear what […]
Godly Living
Posted on February 1, 2018
by Tracy Stetzel
In our busy world, it is easy to focus on our own feelings and needs, and overlook those of others. We need to remind ourselves to look beyond the obvious to extend patience, peace, and kindness.
Parenting
Posted on January 31, 2018
Some kids act impulsively in emotional situations. Some kids get overexcited and have a hard time winding down. Some kids have meltdowns at unexpected times with little warning. All the above may be a sign of struggles with self-regulation.
Mental Health
Posted on January 8, 2018
by Linda Kramer
The first time that I heard this phrase was at the end of the 2012 Summer Olympics when swimmer Michael Phelps announced he was quitting swimming (he later changed his mind). I was completing a vacation in Hawaii and found this phrase helpful. Just recently, I have adopted this phrase as last month my husband and I […]
Mental Health
Posted on December 7, 2017
by Courtney Frerichs, LMHC
It’s important to take precautions and create a plan to avoid relapse this Christmas Season, and start the New Year full of faith and hope.
