How to Handle Conflict in a Marriage?
Health

How to Handle Conflict in a Marriage?

The ability to resolve differences peacefully is one of the most important components in a happy and successful marriage. The increasing complexity of modern relationships has led to an increase in the frequency of marital conflict. As a result, it is vital to create efficient tactics for managing marital conflict […]

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How to deal with gaslighting from a Christian perspective
Health

How to deal with gaslighting from a Christian perspective

Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where an individual manipulates another person to doubt their own perception of reality. It is a common tactic used by abusers, narcissists, and manipulators to control and undermine their victims. The term “gaslighting” comes from the 1944 film Gaslight, in which a husband […]

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The Accidental Seminarian
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The Accidental Seminarian

A Voice from Eden Theological Seminary The accidental seminarian is my undercover situation.  I inquired about Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and stumbled upon information regarding Eden’s Masters in Community Leadership (MCL).  With future plans to become a clinical social worker I thought the MCL program would complement my long term […]

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Why Hagar is a role-model for the previously incarcerated!
Bible

Why Hagar is a role-model for the previously incarcerated!

The story of Hagar in the Bible is a powerful story of a woman who was enslaved, mistreated, and oppressed, but who ultimately found freedom and hope through her faith. This story resonates with many individuals who have experienced incarceration, as they too have experienced oppression, mistreatment, and confinement. Hagar’s […]

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Why Churches need a Pastoral Relations Committee
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Why Churches need a Pastoral Relations Committee

A Pastoral Relations Committee (PRC) is a group of individuals within a church who are responsible for supporting and caring for their pastor. This committee can provide a range of services, including offering emotional and spiritual support, mediating conflicts, and providing feedback on the pastor’s performance. While not all churches […]

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The Music of Whitesnake and the Lenten Season
Lent

The Music of Whitesnake and the Lenten Season

“Here I Go Again” is a popular song by the British rock band Whitesnake, released in 1982. While the song is not explicitly religious, it can still be seen as reflecting the themes of the Lenten season. Lent is a period of forty days leading up to Easter, during which […]

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A short post about my favorite hymn!
Bible Poetry

A short post about my favorite hymn!

“Take My Hand, Precious Lord” is a gospel hymn that has touched the hearts of many people over the years. Composed in the 1930s by Reverend Thomas A. Dorsey, the song was inspired by a tragic event in his life. Dorsey’s wife died during childbirth, and he was left alone […]

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A Blessing for Churches (Irish Blessing Style)
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A Blessing for Churches (Irish Blessing Style)

May the blessings of the Almighty be upon the UCC Church, both near and far. May the community be strengthened by the grace and love of God, and may the spirit of Christ be present in every heart and every act of worship. May the light of faith guide the […]

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