The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” - 1 Peter 1:3 This Week’s Meditation: Our Living Hope Through the Resurrection of Jesus! Luke 24:13-32 On the evening of Jesus’ … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Conclusion)
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Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 3)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’” - Luke 24:6-7 This Week’s Meditation: Jesus Is Risen! Luke 24:1-12 Jesus died in Jerusalem when … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 3)
Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 2)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” - Matthew 26:39 This Week’s Meditation: Jesus In the Garden of Gethsemane Luke 22:39-46 Early in my Christian walk, I was privileged to sit … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 2)
Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “But God demonstrates His love for us by the fact that the Messiah died for us while we were still sinners.” - Romans 5:8 April 21, 2019 is Resurrection Sunday (Easter). During this final month of Lent, let’s take a journey together in prayer through a series of meditations as we self-examine ourselves and … [Read more...] about Meditations for the Easter Season (Week 1)
The loneliness epidemic (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” - Psalm 23:4 Are you lonely? Loneliness, according to Britannica, is a “distressing experience that occurs when a person’s social relationships are perceived by that person to … [Read more...] about The loneliness epidemic (Week 4)
The loneliness epidemic (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” ― Mother Teresa The Apostle Paul and loneliness “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now … [Read more...] about The loneliness epidemic (Week 4)
The loneliness epidemic (Week 3)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “If your life is empty, fill it with Christ.” - Woodrow Kroll The subject of loneliness was once a relatively ignored subject; now in recent years, this subject has clearly become one of the most important subjects of interest and concern in our society today. This week, let’s look at tips on how to overcome … [Read more...] about The loneliness epidemic (Week 3)
The loneliness epidemic (Week 2)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.” - Psalm 25:6 Loneliness has been around since the time of human existence; however, lately research has soured on the issue of loneliness and thus has increased the attention on this subject. Let’s first get some sense of the magnitude of the … [Read more...] about The loneliness epidemic (Week 2)
The loneliness epidemic (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th In 2010, AARP published a report Loneliness Among Older Adults: A National Survey of Adults 45+ showing that a little over one-third (35 percent) of the 3,000 survey respondents were categorized as lonely reporting significant bouts of loneliness. The study also found that lonely respondents were less likely to be … [Read more...] about The loneliness epidemic (Week 1)
Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last year on April 4, 2018 marked the 50th year anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. As Dr. King and … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice (Conclusion)