Posts by Mariela Dominguez (Page 3)

Posts by Mariela Dominguez (Page 3)

Biblical Archaeology’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2019

Archaeologists and Bible scholars resist the idea that archaeology proves the Bible. But many of the mainstream media stories announcing these discoveries acknowledged that the Bible was right all along or right after all in these instances. Archaeologist Nelson Glueck’s declaration that “no archaeological discovery has ever controverted a Biblical reference” still stands. Note: this list is subjective, and is based on news media reports. The most significant discoveries of biblical archaeology made in 2019 may not be known for a number…

Soldier of God

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Heartlight: Phone Counseling

Phone Counseling Our Families in Crisis Coaching Program gives parents the opportunity to speak directly with counseling professionals—also known as our Crisis Coaches. Over the phone, from wherever you’re located, they’ll assess your family’s situation, coach you on how to handle it, and offer proven parenting techniques. All of our coaches have in-depth experience in dealing with teens and families in crisis. Each one holds a Masters in counseling and work or have worked with families at Heartlight Ministries. If…

Hope for Parents of Struggling Teens

Hope for Parents of Struggling Teens Is your teen failing in school, addicted to drugs, involved in a sexual relationship, or committing crimes? Does he or she lash out at you in anger, lie to you, steal from you, refuse responsibility, or threaten suicide? These and other troubling scenarios affect many teens today, and if you’re the parent of a struggling teen, you may be sinking into despair. No matter how hard your teen is struggling right now, though, there…

10 Verses to Comfort Your Broken Heart

10 Verses to Comfort Your Broken Heart A breakup can be such a painful experience during our dating years. It’s something I never wanted to go through, and I’m sure you don’t hope to walk through deep heartbreak either. I don’t know anyone who’s entered a relationship hoping it will end with a broken heart, that’s for sure. We hope our relationship will work out beautifully—that we’ll live happily ever after. Sadly, the majority of us will experience a broken heart at…

When Temptation Hits, Look for the Escape Hatch

When Temptation Hits, Look for the Escape Hatch Strap on your thinking caps, friends. To get God’s truth stamped into our minds and hearts, today we are going to use our imaginations. Ready? Picture yourself in a room. The walls are covered with posters of whatever it is that tempts you to run away from God’s best. Maybe it’s that boy who doesn’t follow Christ but still makes your heart race. He’s looking straight at you, inviting you into a…

5 Ways to Help Teenagers Live Out God’s Purposes

5 Ways to Help Teenagers Live Out God’s Purposes The most fundamental question that teenagers in your community will ever wrestle with is, “Why am I here?” Unlike past generations, teens today aren’t looking for the meaning of life. Instead, they’re searching for meaning in life, a purpose for living, something that makes their lives worth living. The fact is they’re seeking the very thing for which God made them, and that’s why it’s important that you consistently teach teens about their purpose in…

Tech & Teens: A Parent’s Guide

Perhaps one of the most pressing parental issues of today is helping teenagers use technology with wisdom and discernment. During Christmas this issue is magnified even more as teenagers are asking for the newest phone or device. Part of the problem for parents is that technology seems to develop faster than you can adapt. As soon as you get your teenager’s smart phone figured out, they release a new one. You got on Facebook, but now your teenager is on Instagram and SnapChat.…

Surviving Zoom Fatigue

About 15 minutes into one of our latest virtual youth ministry gatherings, I was already spent.  Don’t get me wrong – I love my teens and I was grateful for the technology to be able to see some of their faces and connect.  At the same time, I felt “over it.”  I wanted to leave our meeting right then. I never signed up to be an online youth minister. I am a people person. Nothing beats an in-person connection. I am…