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crisis

Praying in Crisis: Asking God for Deliverance – Or Going Deeper WIth God?

How do you approach praying to God? We often turn to prayer for deliverance from our pain, but God is calling us to something much deeper.

What to Do When Tragedy Strikes Your Community

What do you do when tragedy unexpectedly strikes your city? In the moment, it can be overwhelming. How can you help? Here are some thoughts.

Preparing the Church: How to Assist Those in Crisis, Trauma, and Recovery

When a crisis or tragic event takes place, churchgoers ask, “What can I do to help?” We can empower congregants by helping them identify and utilize the tools they have as Christians. God is at work within every Christian, preparing them to help others.

40 Years in the Making: A Timeline of the Southern Baptists’ Sexual Abuse Crisis

The report on the Southern Baptist Convention's sexual abuse crisis is unsparing. But allegations and recommendations about how to respond to those allegations have existed for quite some time.

Add 988 to Your Contacts–The New 911 for Suicide Prevention

If you have a mental health crisis or someone you know is struggling with mental pain, do you know who or how to call for immediate help and intervention? Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness month?

90% Increase in Children Orphaned by COVID-19 in 6-Month Period, Study Says

According to a new report from The Lancet, at least 5.2 million children across the world are "COVID orphans" —that is, they have lost a parent or caregiver for a COVID-19-associated reason.

My Spouse Had an Affair! Now What?

For those couples where both spouses are willing to move forward together, don’t quit! The road will be long and it will be difficult, but it will be worth the effort! The Lord will give you grace and strength for the journey and this deep scar can become a powerful part of your testimony someday.

Do People Really Become More Religious in Times of Crisis?

Does crisis make people more religious? Organized religion has been on the decline for decades in the United States. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found that online searches for the word “prayer” soared to their highest level ever in over 90 countries.