The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “…he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” Ps. 23:2b-3, NIV ‘I’m so burned out!’ ‘I need a vacation!' ‘This stress is wearing me out!’ These and similar comments are often voiced by those who are stressed out and are close to burnout. In this modern society, these comments are as common as owning a … [Read more...] about Avoiding burnout (Week 1)
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Fall is Here! #ANewSeason: Self-Care (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” - (Eccl. 3:1) Camille B. Lester is this week’s featured guest columnist. She wears many hats; she is a board-certified counselor/therapist, doctoral student, educator, and the esteemed daughter of Rev. Judith T. Lester. Her research and … [Read more...] about Fall is Here! #ANewSeason: Self-Care (Conclusion)
Fall is coming! #ANewSeason: Week 3 – eat healthy!
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Aprils have never meant much to me, autumn seem that season of beginning…” -Truman Capote This month’s series focus is on wiping the axiomatic slate clean and starting #ANew- Season by taking advantage of the opportunity to start afresh. The last two weeks, this writer looked at the benefits of jumpstarting a … [Read more...] about Fall is coming! #ANewSeason: Week 3 – eat healthy!
Fall is Coming! #ANewSeason: Week 2 – Exercise! (cont’d)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Autumn is the season of change.” -Chinese proverb Fall starts a new season as well as an opportunity for new beginnings. This month, this column is taking a look at ways to start afresh this new season by adding healthy habits to your regular schedule. With the help of the Mayo Clinic, the following are Tips 4-7 … [Read more...] about Fall is Coming! #ANewSeason: Week 2 – Exercise! (cont’d)
Fall is Coming! #ANewSeason: Week 1 – Exercise!
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald On September 22, 2018, the fall season begins. Summer will be gone, the weather will begin to change, and a new fall television lineup will emerge. With any new season comes new beginnings. This month, this column will highlight a … [Read more...] about Fall is Coming! #ANewSeason: Week 1 – Exercise!
Titus 2: Bridging the ‘Generational Gap’ (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month, this column has served as a recap of a Mother’s Board Luncheon sponsored by the Progressive Baptist Church, Milwaukee, the Rev. Walter J. Lanier, Pastor. Progressive placed a focus on a much-needed solutions for a problem plaguing many churches, and that is bridging the generational gap. In this series … [Read more...] about Titus 2: Bridging the ‘Generational Gap’ (Conclusion)
Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 2)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month this column is highlighting a Mother’s Board Luncheon sponsored by the Progressive Baptist Church (Milwaukee). Their emphasis was Titus 2 Mentoring and Bridging the Generational Gap. This week, tips will be provided for the Older Woman (mentor) and then to the Younger Woman (mentee) on ways to … [Read more...] about Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 2)
Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th The Progressive Baptist Church of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under the leadership of the Rev. Walter J. Lanier, recently sponsored a Mother’s Board Luncheon and Workshop. The goal was to outline the responsibilities older women have to women younger in age and/or in spiritual maturity to teach and encourage according to … [Read more...] about Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 1)
Good stewards – Recycling for sustainability (Week 5)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge! Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth….” - Gen. 1:28 (MSG) In Genesis, God commanded humans to be fruitful, fill the Earth and subdue it. Accordingly, dominion involved the stewardship of God’s … [Read more...] about Good stewards – Recycling for sustainability (Week 5)
Good stewards – Recycling for sustainability (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge! Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth….” Gen. 1:28 (MSG) Did you know that every day we are leaving our human footprint upon this Earth? This month our focus is recycling for sustainability to … [Read more...] about Good stewards – Recycling for sustainability (Week 4)