Articles
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Building Bridges on the Frontlines
Dependability is the foundation of relationship building. Paul Cobb, chaplain for the California State Guard and Orange County Fire Authority, shares how to build relationships with first responders on the front lines in today's blog. Whatever your form of ministry, Paul encourages readers to practice ministry of presence, offer practical resources, and lead with vulnerability.
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How to Do Secret Valentines: A Fun ‘Family Builder’ Idea
Many of us have not been able to be with our family members during this pandemic season. Adult children haven’t seen each other, cousins often can’t be together. Saddened by being apart, we wonder, “What can we do to build the closeness that we long for?” Here’s one easy idea!
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Stuck at Home: How Simply Reframing Your Circumstances Can Actually Make You Feel Happier
Being stuck at home has been a unique and individual experience for everyone. Some may be coping well while others are unfortunately not. In this blog, Dr. Chris Grace shares how simply reframing your circumstances can actually make you happier.
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Is Your "Check Engine" Light On?
Do you feel tired and overwhelmed? 2020 presented plenty of challenges that are going to take time to recover from. In today's blog, Biola professor Matt Williams offers 7 tools to help you "check your engine" to assess your well-being.
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Out with the Old and In with the New: A Hope-Filled Reflection for the New Year
The Bible says God has already begun the work of making things new, but why do we so often miss it? As we enter a new year with our hopes and dreams, Dr. Chris Grace reminds us of God’s promises and the hope we have in Him.
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FFCI Neighbor Love Initiative
Imagine opening your email to find this in your inbox...
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Why Are Holidays So Tense?
Dear CMR,
With Christmas around the corner, as a student, I’m a little overwhelmed – ok, really overwhelmed. I want to make things meaningful and enjoyable with my friends and family, but in the past things have been tense. Do you have any practical tips or things I can do proactively to make this Christmas season joyful and keep my sanity?
Signed, Overwhelmed and Worried
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How to Engage in Meaningful Conversations in a Superficial World
As we approach the holidays, family communication will become more and more prevalent. Often times, it can be difficult to have meaningful conversations. Susan Yates shares six steps to have significant conversations with family and how to raise great conversationalists.