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­­Summer Series for Students: Eating

By Jen Hughes / June 11, 2022

Today’s summer series topic for students addresses the over-consumption of and restriction of food. Some students can land on one end or the other; or sometimes can swing between the…

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Summer Series for Students: Sleep

By Jen Hughes / June 4, 2022

Each Saturday this summer, I will be posting a very short article for students, for parents of students of any age, and for anyone who disciples the next generation. There…

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Submission: The Strange Solution to your Struggles

By Jen Hughes / May 27, 2022

You have good reasons to be skeptical of people who are in a position of authority, but who may not be trustworthy. And it’s wise of you to request systems…

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The Relationship between Your Stress & Your Strength

By Jen Hughes / May 9, 2022

Stress, anxiety, and even trauma are common experiences. Weak responses to such grueling feelings and experiences can include: wanting to make it all go away, forcing someone or something to…

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Double Book Review: Rescue Plan to Restore Prisoners of Pornography & Rescue Skills for Restoring the Sexually Broken

By Jen Hughes / April 14, 2022

This article will review and recommend a pair of books for you: 1) Rescue Plan: Charting a Course to Restore Prisoners of Pornography and 2) Rescue Skills: Essential Skills for…

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A Lifeline to Rescue You from the Comparison Trap

By Jen Hughes / March 23, 2022

Long before social media, people were comparing themselves to others. In fact, you can trace it back to the Garden of Eden. Comparison can feel as natural as breathing and…

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3 Stumbling Blocks to Reading the Bible When You’re Upset

By Jen Hughes / March 1, 2022

Who would argue against the benefit of reading Scripture when you’re upset? After all, Scripture will accomplish only what God pleases (Isaiah 55:11) no matter your emotional state of being.…

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A Refresher Course on Friendship & Dealing With Loneliness, Part 2

By Jen Hughes / February 4, 2022

Yesterday’s part 1 article launched a two-part refresher course on friendship by a) presenting the loneliness epidemic, b) distinguishing between close, good, and casual friendships, and c) considering the connection…

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