Over-Helping: Is There Such a Thing?
As a brief follow-up on one of my recent posts on young adult independence and the ongoing related challenges, I thought it appropriate to reference a little more research. A 2013 article by Reuters cites a study showing that too much help coming from parents can actually contribute to depression in their college-attending kids. Specifically,…
Calvary Curitiba
Partnership. This is a concept that can greatly be taken for granted. It’s a tool that few understand how to exercise. It’s a commitment that can often challenge one’s perspective. Partnership brings great joy, but it can also bring great burdens. As followers of Christ, we must learn how to be good stewards of this…
Finding God In Every Culture and Situation
I came into this trip blind to understanding the Brazilian culture. I was unintentionally closed off to the extreme change of going from American culture to Brazilian culture. I found it hard to grasp onto how relationships work, I did not understand language, and I even found it hard to adjust to the hot, humid, wet weather. During this time, I…