Parent Discussion Group

Let's face it. It's hard to be a parent now more than ever because of smartphones and social media. How do you keep up? One way is to stay in touch with other parents going through the same thing. If you are interested in meeting once o twice a month please let me know. … Continue reading Parent Discussion Group

Talking About “Sexting”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJyHmoSeHog Kids may "sext" to show off or prove their love. How to discuss the consequences. By Caroline Knorr Sexting among teens is, unfortunately, pretty common. Many parents are shocked to hear how casually teens discuss how prevalent it is. And, while experts differ on statistics, a 2009 study conducted by Pew Internet & American Life Project confirms sexting … Continue reading Talking About “Sexting”

Empowerment Retreat

Girls: This Friday 6pm through Saturday 4pm Guys: This Saturday 6pm through Sunday 4pm Location: 208 79th Street, Unit B, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Cost: Free Bring: Sleeping bag and pillow. If you have an air mattress you may want to bring that. In the last few months it has become increasingly clear to me through … Continue reading Empowerment Retreat

Confirmation 2018

The time for confirmation is quickly approaching again. On May 20, 2018, we will celebrate this faith journey at the 9:30 am service. Confirmation is open to all students grades 5th -12th. Although confirmation is more than just a series of classes, confirmation class sessions are nonetheless a critical part of the confirmation experience. … Continue reading Confirmation 2018

How (and Why) to Stop Asking God to Change Your Spouse

By Gary Thomas How (and Why) to Stop Asking God to Change Your Spouse While working on my book Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage, I interviewed a woman who told me about an amazing marital “exercise” she put into practice. She spent an entire year working on her husband’s Christmas present. What … Continue reading How (and Why) to Stop Asking God to Change Your Spouse

Culture Post: All That Smartphone Time May Be Making Teens Unhappy

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt *The following is excerpted from an online article posted on HealthDay. Teens who are glued to their smartphones and other devices are unhappier than those who spend less time on digital media, new research finds. The study can’t prove cause-and-effect, so it’s not clear if teens are made unhappy by … Continue reading Culture Post: All That Smartphone Time May Be Making Teens Unhappy