Archive for January, 2016
By jasonmaddox On January 30th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for RENEWAL at Brookhaven Hospital Recently, I took a course in Spiritual Care delivery services in death and dying through the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Chaplaincy program. I took this course for personal growth as I’ve had too many loved ones die of terminal illness.…
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By jasonmaddox On January 29th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for RENEWAL at Brookhaven Hospital “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” — Proverbs 27:17 How can we help each other become more like Christ? God has given us a spouse, and we can encourage each other. It sharpens our faith and strengthens our marriage.…
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By jasonmaddox On January 23rd, 2016
We all want to a have a fairytale marriage with a house and a white picket fence. When engaged couples say their wedding vows “for better or for worse”, not many seem to take that vow seriously. Are we expected to have a perfect marriage because we practice the Christian faith? Shaunti Feldhahn says in…
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By jasonmaddox On January 22nd, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for RENEWAL at Brookhaven Hospital Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” The peace of God which surpasses all understanding comes from trusting God. God’s peace is not a human form peace,…
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By jasonmaddox On January 16th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for Renewal at Brookhaven Hospital Mental health professionals will encounter clergy among the clients they treat within their practice. The pressure from society in meeting the needs of their congregation as well as feeling inadequate can overwhelm a minster. Some ministers suppress their feelings and do…
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By jasonmaddox On January 15th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for Renewal at Brookhaven Hospital Being your best is not just about shielding ourselves from negative darts, but also taking care of yourself physically, so that we don’t feel weary. When we don’t eat right or sleep well, it affects our emotions. When we are stressed,…
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By jasonmaddox On January 9th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for Renewal at Brookhaven Hospital We all have to be alert on what we allow our eyes to see. You’ve probably heard that the eyes are the window entry to our heart and soul. If not dealt with, your secret sins will eventually become an exposed…
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By jasonmaddox On January 8th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for Renewal at Brookhaven Hospital “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Every day is precious and sometimes we don’t make the best of our times. We count our blessings every night, then we awake to…
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By jasonmaddox On January 2nd, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for Renewal at Brookhaven Hospital Recently a pastor died by suicide. This pastor suffered from depression and was on medication. But one thing was stopping him from overcoming his demons-the pastor felt bound and unable to leave his congregation, not even for a season. Did the…
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