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Mental Health Resources for your Journey

by Mary Beth Meadows on May 6, 2022

Art by Morgan Harper Nichols It’s hard not to read through the Bible and see the glaring impact of mental health: unresolved trauma, blatant violence, grief, suffering, sadness, longing for acceptance and belonging, oppression, infidelity… the list goes on and on. These actions can remind us of [...]
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Filed Under: Timeless Tagged With: behavioral health, love, mental health, neighbor

Navigating an Intersectional Identity

by Dr. Sunny Sue Chang Jonas on March 17, 2022

I chatted recently with a friend, “Kristine,” who came back to teach and live in a western suburb of Chicago after visiting her home (not in America) and finishing her doctorate. We had a great time talking about work, church, family, names, etc. Our conversation reminded me of the honor it is to [...]
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Filed Under: CCDA, Timeless Tagged With: AAPI, identity, intersectionality, women, women's history month

Jesus had different plans…

by Vola Ranaivoson on February 21, 2022

by Vola Ranaivoson In January of this year, I had the opportunity to visit with Jared and Mary Onserio. They currently live and minister with CCDAfrica in the Kibera Slums of Kenya. It was a bright and sunny day as my Boda Boda (motorcycle taxi) zoomed through the streets of Kibera as I [...]
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Filed Under: CCDA, Listening to the Community, Timeless Tagged With: CCDAfrica, Education Equity, international, philosophy

Lent Week 5: Fostering Intimacy With Christ

by CCDA Guest on March 26, 2020

Preparation

Preparation – Some Prayers Take Time 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.  Ecclesiastes 3:11 10 So do not fear, for I am with you;     do not be [...]
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Filed Under: Devotionals, General, Timeless Tagged With: Fostering Intimacy with Christ, Lent, prayer, preparation, waiting

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An excerpt by Dr. Amy Kenny "God told me to pray for you,” she says. Her words linger like [...]
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