” I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (Luke 2:10). An angel spoke these words to shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem on the first Christmas night. What was this “good news … Continue reading
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Social media and depression in pre-teen girls 3
What can we do now? If parental over-protection and, especially, social media have caused high rates of depression and anxiety in pre-teen girls, what can be done to solve this problem? Dr. Jonathan Haidt gives much food for thought and some … Continue reading
Consent — Links to Barbara’s posts
What is “consent” in a sexual relationship? Is “consent” enough, and if it is enough, why is there so much sexual discontent in our culture? Why so many hurt and broken people? Sex is about more than consent. More than … Continue reading
Marriage — Links to Barbara’s posts
God’s intention for marriage is that a man and a woman commit themselves totally to each other for life. They become “one flesh,” as the Bible puts it. The exclusivity of their relationship is God’s powerful image for his faithfulness … Continue reading
Dating — Links to Barbara’s posts
As parents, what do you think about your teens dating? What role should you play in determining if…at what age…with whom…? What activities and venues do you consider appropriate? In what ways, do you think, should the dating patterns of … Continue reading
Male-female relationships — Links to Barbara’s posts
What kind of relationship do the young men and young women in your life have with each other? Do they think about their relationships in the light of God’s Word? How should they think about the opposite sex? What characteristics … Continue reading