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Dealing with Loneliness Part 1: Biblical Principles
Loneliness is a painful, common human experience that occurs for many reasons. This article was written to help you understand what loneliness is and to provide you with Biblically-based, practical guidance for dealing with it. When God created us in His image, He created us as relational beings. Genesis 2:18,“And the LORD God said, It …
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Dealing with Loneliness Part 2: Practical Application
Loneliness is a painful but common experience. Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, forsaken, and/or forgotten. There are times in everyone’s life that we feel empty and lacking in companionship, often accompanied by thoughts of “No one cares” or “I’m all alone.” As the Scripture references in the previous article give evidence, loneliness is …
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Dealing with Loneliness Part 3: Options
The “loneliness cycle” is an isolating experience Even though loneliness is such a common experience, when we are in the midst of it, Satan works hard to make us feel as if no one could possibly understand what we’re going through. He leads us to believe the lie that no one understands and that no …
Family Dynamics Podcast Episodes
Family Dynamics: Families are a system. A set of dynamic moving parts that effect and influence each other. Over time they form up our norms for family life. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer exposes the nuances of family systems and helps us notice where adjustments can be made.
Comforting Scriptures in Times of Depression & Struggle
In times of depression or struggle, some people find it hard to pray and to read the Bible. This handout is designed to help you stay connected to God during times that are most difficult. Do what you can do. Keep it simple. Don’t try to figure out difficult passages of scripture. Reading and rereading …
Marriage Decision Making Podcast Episodes
Marriage Decision Making (Part 1): Faith and Wisdom Marriage decision making is under consideration in this episode of Breaking Bread. Guests Ron Messner and Amber Miller discuss critical elements that form up “marriage by faith”. Marriage Decision Making (Part 2): When the Answer is No Giving and receiving a “no” is painful. Ron Messner and Amber …
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Psalm 42:5, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.” Our life on earth is full of ups and downs, joys and sorrows. Sometimes, because of any number of factors, we may …
How Clearly Do You See God?
Biblical Principles There are several biblical principles which ground us: Absolute Truth does exist. John 14:6 “…I am the way, the truth, and the life…” Our perception of Truth does not alter or affect its reality. (2 Kings 6) Our understanding of God is limited. (1 Corinthians 13:12 & Isaiah 55:9) Who Is God? He …
Three Types of Anxiety
Anxiety is part of the human condition. Ranging from mild apprehension and worry to crippling panic, anxiety touches each of our lives in some way. To help make sense of this common experience, this article will consider three types of anxiety: Spiritual Anxiety – anxiety we feel when we are not putting our trust in …
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New Year Podcast Episode
Making Plans for Improvement in 2018 The New Year naturally engenders reflection and anticipation. With gusto, we make plans for improvement. In this episode, Ted Witzig Jr. explains that the best way to make plans for success – is to make plans for failure. Getting back on track is the discipline required to get …