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By On September 26th, 2014

Domestic Violence: The Lord Hears Your Cries

Rev. Lydia D’Ross is the Renewal Program Outreach Chaplain for Brookhaven Hospital and a licensed and ordained minister. Historically, the church has had difficulty addressing domestic violence or sexual abuse issues within the walls of the church.  If a woman indicates her husband is mistreating or abusing her, an untrained pastor might tell her that…

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By On September 25th, 2014

RENEWAL Devotional: Communication Breakdown

Written by: Rev. Lydia D’Ross, Renewal Program Outreach Chaplain, licensed and ordained minister I’d like for you to ask yourself a question: “am I harsh or critical toward my spouse?” Or, instead, are you speaking words of encouragement, life and love? God cares about how we talk to each other. I Peter 3:8-10 says: “Finally, be…

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By On September 19th, 2014

How God Uses Our Illness To Bring Us Closer To Him

Devin Rose struggles with anxiety. He has for much of his life. Like many, Devin turned to God during his struggles with mental health in hopes of a miracle cure. Instead, his social anxieties led him to a deep relationship with God and a better understanding of His love. Every day those who struggle with…

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By On September 18th, 2014

Is PTSD Possible Within Biblical Doctrine? Biblical Scholars Say Yes

While the church is making progress on recognizing and providing support to those who experience mental illness, there is still a great amount of work to be done. PTSD has faced recent struggles with being appropriately recognized within the Christian community, especially as numerous evangelists have proclaimed that “Good Christians” can’t experience post-traumatic stress disorder…

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By On September 15th, 2014

Overweight Teens May Be At Higher Risk For Smoking

Most parents do everything they can to keep their children from smoking, but a large number of teens still take up the dangerous habit. A new study may help identify which teens are more likely to smoke and why they may be more drawn to cigarettes. The study, from the University of California, Los Angeles,…

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By On September 10th, 2014

Renewal Devotional: Leaving the Pain Behind You

Written by: Lydia D’Ross, MPA, licensed and ordained minister, Outreach Chaplain for RENEWAL at Brookhaven Hospital One of the hardest emotional struggles people have is forgiveness and forgiving themselves. According to John 1:9 ,“…believe that you receive forgiveness.” Some say “You don’t understand what so and so did to me.” Some even say “I will…

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By On September 5th, 2014

Renewal Devotional: Overcoming obstacles through Christ

Written by: Lydia D’Ross, MPA, licensed and ordained minister, Outreach Chaplain for RENEWAL at Brookhaven Hospital Today we will use Hebrews 12:, 1-2, and it says ” As for us , we have this large crowd of witnesses for us.  So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way…which holds onto us so tightly,…

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