Parenting
Posted on June 22, 2026
by Jamie McWade, LMHC
Children grow and mature over time, not overnight. As Christian parents, we are called to approach each stage of development with patience, grace, and realistic expectations. Discover how understanding childhood development, following Christ’s example, and seeking support when needed can strengthen your family’s journey.
Godly Living
Posted on June 18, 2026
by Rev. David Gunderson, tLMFT
A teenage crash on icy roads turns into an unexpected lesson — not about driving, but about grace. When failure meets mercy, a deeper truth emerges: like a loving father, God doesn’t condemn us. He helps us begin again. Discover how His grace empowers us to move forward, no matter how often we fall.
Parenting
Posted on June 4, 2026
by Janel Lincoln, LMSW
Long summer days can test any parent’s patience. Learn why “good enough” parenting, emotional connection, presence, and healthy repair after mistakes matter more than perfection when raising resilient, confident children.
Mental Health
Posted on January 14, 2025
by Rev. Jonathan Conner
This should come as a surprise to no one, but TikTok knew their platform was endangering and harming minors and they not only did nearly nothing to stop it, but actively pursued priorities that would make the situation worse.
Mental Health
Posted on October 17, 2024
by Rev. Jonathan Conner
If you want to avoid being swept down the cultural river toward the ocean of disordered minds, fractured relationships, and listless lives, these are the significant life changes you need to do. If you want richly meaningful lives defined by a mature spirituality, robust relationships, and profound wonder and gratitude, these are the changes you must make.
Parenting
Posted on October 14, 2024
by Karen Gotto, LMHC
Anger is a normal emotion we all experience, from infancy through old age. It is, however, a feeling that often gets labeled as “bad.” Starting to work with children at an early age on how to recognize and manage their anger is an important way to eliminate bigger anger issues in the future.
Mental Health
Posted on September 30, 2024
by Rev. Jonathan Conner
Since 2010, when smartphones became ubiquitous and social media usage began to explode, we have seen double and triple digit percentage increases in loneliness, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide among young people. Imagine if we discovered that something in our water was causing similar increases in cancer. Would you remain indifferent?
Parenting
Posted on September 6, 2024
by Amber Dopler, LISW
Back-to-school season can leave parents feeling exhausted, burned out, in a whirlwind of constant transition, and perpetually behind. We need to remember that parents are also children, sons and daughters of the God the Father who is at work in all things.
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on August 20, 2024
by Ruth Barz, tLMHC
If we are honest, most goodbyes involve some type of grief. We may be seeing that person tomorrow or weeks from now, but there is some sadness that the goodness of our present time together is over. Goodbyes for any reason can be hard to know how to handle, but with the right tools goodbyes can be both happy and healthy.
Parenting
Posted on July 16, 2024
by Cassie Beltz, LMHC
Most parents want a strong relationship with their children so that when the difficulties of life happen, parents are able to help their children as best as possible.
