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Hallmarks of a Healthy Support Group

Submitted by Michael Liimatta on Thu, 09/24/2009 - 16:03

Simply stated, a support group is a regular meeting of individuals who have joined together to offer one another support and encouragement in order to overcome a shared problem.  In informal, small group settings, participants, in turn, share their own experiences, feelings and struggles

Ideally, a good support group is, first, a place where recovering addicts will find true acceptance and a sense of what unconditional love is all about.  It is a safe, non-judgmental setting where they can express struggles, thoughts, ideas, and feelings without fear of rejection.  Hearing the stories of others with similar difficulties and how they overcame them, gives the struggling addict great encouragement to go on in a life of sobriety.

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Depression and the Recovery Process

Submitted by Michael Liimatta on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 15:47

The unrelenting sadness and hopelessness that characterized my experience with depression is something I will never forget.  In the grips of depression I often felt paralyzed, not possessing the strength to rise from bed or even to open my eyes in the morning. I felt completely alone, unable to make contact with anyone, not even Almighty God.  I lost interest in life and the things that make life special. I became reclusive and withdrawn, not wanting to be with friends  I alternated between insomnia and exhaustion. I couldn't concentrate. And always, I felt inexplicably sad. Nothing made me happy.  Most frightening of all, I made intricate preparations for my death. (1)

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Helping the Homeless Who Suffer from Mental Illness - Part 2

Submitted by Michael Liimatta on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 15:32

This is the second installment on the topic of helping the homeless who are mentally ill. With a basic knowledge of the issues these people confront, knowlegable Christian workers can make a huge difference in their lives.

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Why should addicts avoid new relationships with members of the opposite sex in the first year of recovery?

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Wed, 05/20/2009 - 16:06

For addicts, real lasting change occurs only after a long and often painful process of self discovery.  Becoming involved in a romantic relationship too early is a sure fire way to short-circuit the process.  It is actually one of the most frequent causes of relapse.

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Live Your Calling Book and Website (liveyourcalling.com)

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 15:09

Kevin and Kay Marie Brennfleck (Pasadena, CA) are nationally recognized experts in career counseling, work satisfaction, and productivity. Their Web site, www.ChristianCareerCenter.com, is the most visited Christian career site on the Internet.

 

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Need a Laugh?

Submitted by Greg Atkinson on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 04:02

Life is short and life can be tough. Lately I’ve needed to intentionally find ways to laugh. I believe laughter is healing to the soul and those that laugh regularly live longer. This commercial makes me laugh. I hope you enjoy it, too.

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New website launched: Hernandez Schaedel & Olson

Submitted by kchristieh on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 01:16

Over 10 years ago, in a fit of eToys IPO-fueled optimism, my husband quit his big law firm job and formed his own law practice, The Hernandez Law Group. He’s worked very hard over the years to grow the practice, and recently decided to take on two partners: Jack Schaedel & Rob Olson. Don and Rob practice primarily intellectual property, healthcare and business litigation, and Jack primarily practices employment litigation. They have five associates who also help them.

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Today was World Toilet Day

Submitted by Christine Sine on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 20:29

Did you know that today was World Toilet Day.  It sounds to most of us as though someone is cracking a joke, but the lack of toilets is no joke for the 2.5 billion people in our world who lack adequate sanitation

The World Toilet Organisation themselves are encouraging website visitors to head over to EndWaterPoverty.org and help improve sanitation and water quality where it’s needed most.  This leads to 1.8 million preventable deaths a year from diarrhea, dysentery, and other infections.

This means that diarrheal disease is even more of a contributor to child fatality rates in the developing world than the HIV/AIDS virus.

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My (Anti-)Perfectionistic Tendencies

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 20:00

A few years ago, a dear friend of mine and I had a debate about the pros and cons of being a perfectionist. It lasted a few hours and ended with smug smiles on both of our faces. But it didn't end there. In my attempt to defend myself and my "perfectionistic tendencies" (for I thoroughly disdain being labled a "perfectionist"), it dawned on me: I am a perfectionist. Not fully, though, thank God. But I still am and I struggle with this quite regularly, if not daily.   The thing is, I don't

My (Anti-)Perfectionistic Tendencies

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 20:00

A few years ago, a dear friend of mine and I had a debate about the pros and cons of being a perfectionist. It lasted a few hours and ended with smug smiles on both of our faces. But it didn't end there. In my attempt to defend myself and my "perfectionistic tendencies" (for I thoroughly disdain being labled a "perfectionist"), it dawned on me: I am a perfectionist. Not fully, though, thank God. But I still am and I struggle with this quite regularly, if not daily.   The thing is, I don't

Follow up

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 20:00

If you recall, last October I was in the Philippines working with an organization called Kids International Ministry. As depicted below my team was working on constructing a new children's home in conjunction with eventually having an onsite camp as well.

I recently received this flyer from our contact in the Philippines. 

How cool is that?! So, if you're interested please contact Grace. It is certainly a cause worth contributing to!

Follow up

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 20:00

If you recall, last October I was in the Philippines working with an organization called Kids International Ministry. As depicted below my team was working on constructing a new children's home in conjunction with eventually having an onsite camp as well.

I recently received this flyer from our contact in the Philippines. 

How cool is that?! So, if you're interested please contact Grace. It is certainly a cause worth contributing to!

Final Video, Final Everything...

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 20:00

Final...that has been a frequent word in my vocabulary this last week.  I have been enjoying Vienna, Austria, but mostly I have been enjoying the 52 members of my family I have traveled the world with this last year.  It is absolutely mind boggling to think we only have three days left together and one of them will be in the air.  There were days I never thought this year would end and the last couple months have flown by.  It is no lie and you can probably tell from my blogs

Final Video, Final Everything...

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 20:00

Final...that has been a frequent word in my vocabulary this last week.  I have been enjoying Vienna, Austria, but mostly I have been enjoying the 52 members of my family I have traveled the world with this last year.  It is absolutely mind boggling to think we only have three days left together and one of them will be in the air.  There were days I never thought this year would end and the last couple months have flown by.  It is no lie and you can probably tell from my blogs

Ol' Man Tabor

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 20:00

As you may have read in my last blog, "Revisited: "Big Red," today, November 20th, is my birthday. I am officially 24 years of age! And I feel so different!!! I woke up with a full beard, a full chest of hair, my back hurt, and I couldn't remember anyone's names!... None of that is true of course, but I am super blessed to celebrate my birthday at "home," or at least on U.S. soil.   Last year, I celebrated my 23rd birthday with my G Squad Family in China, where i got to eat Mexican food,

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