Why the church has struggled to address mental illness well and how we can care better. J. D. PEABODY (Originally posted on CT May 2, 2024) Nearly five years ago, a high-profile pastor—one who had shared bravely and publicly about his battle with depression—took his own life. In the days after his death, a call … Continue Reading
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Someone Else
Guest post by author Debbie Barr In 2014 I began a new job that would have a profound impact on my life. As the new coordinator of a memory counseling program at a local hospital, I soon developed relationships with many caregivers—usually a husband or wife caring for their spouse or an adult child caring … Continue Reading
Free “Preparing for Advent” eChart
Did you know that the word “advent” comes from the Latin word advenio meaning “coming” or “arrival”? With this week’s free eChart, refresh your understanding of Advent and the Christmas story as you prepare for this important season! Deepen your understanding of the Advent season with this free download packed with solid overviews and fascinating … Continue Reading
Worry About Worrying: Why Anxiety Makes Us Feel Guilty
This is a guest post by author of Perfectly Suited, J.D. Peabody It’s been 75 years since the poet W.H. Auden described the times we’re living in as the age of anxiety. If there were any doubts about his assessment then, the last few years have erased them. Fear and worry have spread as quickly as … Continue Reading
Free “Ancient Israel Geography” eChart
How did the climate and land of ancient Israel affect the food that grew there? And what kinds of meals did the Israelites eat in Bible times? With this week’s free eChart, enjoy having key background information on the feasts of the Bible! Learn contextual information about the climate and land of ancient Israel, and … Continue Reading
Free “Feasts of the Bible” eChart
You may know about the more well-known feasts of the Bible, such as Passover, Weeks, and Booths. But what about the more everyday, commonplace feasts and banquets that the Israelites celebrated? This week’s free eChart explores some of the lesser-known feasts and banquets of the Old Testament, called mishteh. With this week’s free download, enjoy … Continue Reading
Free “Finding God’s Hope through Prayer” eChart
When we’re faced with a challenge and we feel overwhelmed, we might feel angry or like we’re alone in our struggle. But as Christians, we know that we can rely on God when we are struggling. This week’s free eChart features two devotions to remind you of the ways that God is there for us … Continue Reading
Free “How Jesus is Both Human and God” Bible Study
What do we know about the nature of Jesus? What do we need to know about Jesus in order to be a good disciple? In this week’s free eChart, enjoy having a solid overview of what it means for Christ to be both fully God and fully man. Learn new insights into the nature of … Continue Reading
Free “How We Got the Bible” eChart
What does the word “testament” mean? What tools did biblical writers use? Why are there so many Bible translations? Find out answers to these questions and more in this week’s free eChart! Discover key insights about the Bible’s history, creation, and translation as you learn: New insights into how we got the Bible What tools … Continue Reading
Free “Why Is the Tabernacle Important Today?” eChart
How was the Tabernacle built? What areas of the Tabernacle were most important? Answer these questions and more in this week’s eChart! Your free download includes a helpful chart pointing you to Bible verses that describe this sacred space. Plus, get an inside view of the Tabernacle with a diagram including the measurements of all … Continue Reading