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Stress and African Americans: A Daily Devotion
Stress and African Americans: A Daily Devotion
By Dr. Tracy Scott
A little knowledge about stress and its effect on health benefits everyone. It is estimated by the American Institute of Stress, that 75% to 90% of all doctor?s visits are caused by reactions to stress.
Stress poses a profound difficulty for everyone. But more black men die [...]
What?s Killing African-Americans?
By Dr. Tracy Scott
?Unfortunately the legacy that we?ve inherited is not encouraging. Had the church wholeheartedly embraced Paul?s teaching, it would not have kept its tragic silence or participated in some of the great evils of the past two thousand years. In fact, many of them probably could have been avoided, or at least resisted, [...]
Six Tips For A Healthy Relationship With Your Teenager
Daniel 1:8-21; 6:1-10
Today, like during the lifetime of Daniel, children, especially teenagers
are challenged by our society and the world to live lives with diminished
principle and integrity. Daniel withstood those pressures by being led by purpose
rather than by the influence of others.
Six Tips For A Healthy Relationship
With Your Teenager
By Dr. Tracy Scott
1. Provide [...]
10 Steps to Overcoming Pornography Addiction
by Steve Arterburn
1. First, you must acknowledge the addiction exists. Many who are caught in the trap of addiction will adamantly deny the problem. He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. - Proverbs 28:13
2. You must recognize that what you are doing is [...]
Dealing With Sex Offenders: A Tough Topic for Church Leaders
By Laura J. Brown
At some point, you might learn that a sex offender attends your church ? or wants to. What will you do?
Offer support if the person is repentant? Ask the person to leave?
Allow him or her to stay unconditionally and pray nothing happens?
If you do nothing, the offender might be tempted to harm [...]
AIDS in Black America
by Dr. Tracy Scott
?If Jesus lived in Orange County today, he?d be caring for the sick ? just like 2,000 years ago. AIDS is our opportunity to serve the hurting like Jesus did, to show God?s love to skeptics, and to share the Good News here and around the world?. (Saddleback Church)
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome [...]
How to Prevent Yourself from Singing the ?Holiday Blues?
By Dr. Tracy Scott
?I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from whence comes my help. My help comes from the Lord who made Heaven and Earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved, He who keep you will not slumber. Behold, He who keep Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The [...]
Saving a Christian Marriage from Divorce: Ten things you should know
By Dr. Tracy Scott
It’s sad but true. All of us have been affected, either directly or indirectly, by divorce.
Recently, it was stated that: “While it may be alarming to discover that born again Christians are more likely than others to experience a divorce, that pattern has been in place for quite some time. Even [...]
Stressful Times
“Stress that cannot be avoided may help us grow in faith and character. Romans 5:3-4, states, “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us?they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God [...]
Domestic Violence The Problem We Refuse To Face
By Dr. Tracy Scott
?I remember one church leader?s wife who shared her story, once we had developed a trust relationship. Early in their marriage when she was pregnant, her husband became enraged and hit her so hard she was knocked across the room. He never hit her again, but all he needed to do was raise his [...]
