The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th In 1 Thessalonians 2:7, Paul used mothers to describe God’s love for Israel. “But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother, as one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.” Paul was describing the gentle, comforting nature of mothers. Paul made this reference to mothers because the believers in … [Read more...] about Mothers – A special gift from God (Conclusion)
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Mothers – A special gift from God (Week three)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908 when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in West Virginia. She then began a campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday in the United States. Jarvis' holiday has since been adopted by other countries and it is now celebrated all over the world. People across … [Read more...] about Mothers – A special gift from God (Week three)
Mothers – A special gift from God (Week two)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month we are celebrating motherhood. Mothers do not come in a “onesize/ fit all” package, but every mother is special in her own right. In continuation of this month’s celebration of motherhood, the following are "10 Reasons Why Mothers Are Important" published in Psychology Today (May 2013): 1. If it … [Read more...] about Mothers – A special gift from God (Week two)
Mothers – A special gift from God (Week One)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother” - (John 19:25a) Last month believers were reminded how Jesus hung impaled on the Cross with life slowly oozing out of His body, and how His mother stood nearby watching. To different people in the Gospel account of the Crucifixion, it meant different things. To Pilate … [Read more...] about Mothers – A special gift from God (Week One)
National Autism Awareness Month (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month, this column has placed the spotlight on autism to raise awareness. There is nothing more frustrating to a parent than when they get 'the evil eye' when their child has an emotional meltdown or outburst in public. It is often not due to bad parenting, but it may be their child has been diagnosed with … [Read more...] about National Autism Awareness Month (Conclusion)
National Autism Awareness Month (Week Four)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th April is National Autism Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1 percent of the world population has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (CDC, 2014) and the prevalence in the United States is estimated at 1 in 68 births. (CDC, 2014). There is no certain look that people with autism have … [Read more...] about National Autism Awareness Month (Week Four)
National Autism Awareness Month (Week Three)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This writer mentioned in the initial article of this series that the motivation for this series came from a co-worker whose grandson was diagnosed with autism. When my co-worker spoke with her daughter regarding her grandson’s perceived developmental delays, she immediately began looking for answers for her son’s … [Read more...] about National Autism Awareness Month (Week Three)
FashionWalk 2018:’It Takes a Village to End Sex Trafficking’
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, the Foundations for Freedom, Inc., hosted its annual "FashionWalk" fundraiser, at Leader Luxury, 6310 N. 43rd Street. The FashionWalk brought together youth, community leaders, and local fashion designers to raise awareness of the seriousness of the problem of human trafficking in our communities through the glamour of a fashion show. The … [Read more...] about FashionWalk 2018:’It Takes a Village to End Sex Trafficking’
Carter’s Christian Academy presents ‘Celebration of Life’
On Thursday, March 29, 2018, Carter's Christian Academy hosted a "Celebration Of Life Program," at Central Library's Centennial Hall, 733 N 8th Street. The program celebrated the life of Jesus Christ and the upcoming Easter holiday with spoken word and dance performances by the students from all of Carter's Christian Academy locations. … [Read more...] about Carter’s Christian Academy presents ‘Celebration of Life’
National Autism Awareness Month (Week Two)
The Counseling Corner Every family should be allowed to attend the good old favorite pastime, the movies. Thanks to AMC and Marcus Theatres, children and adults living with autism and other special needs, have the ability to enjoy a movie night, too, with the availability of sensory friendly films. AMC Theaters AMC has partnered with the Autism Society to offer unique … [Read more...] about National Autism Awareness Month (Week Two)