Gritty Life Issues

The Little Book that Made a Big Difference

I heard about Jesus when I was in a Bible study in a basement in the Bronx, NY. It was up the block from my house. I was fourteen years old, soon…

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Shaken Baby Syndrome

The Following Article is From an Open Letter by a Mother Whose Little Son Died From Being Shaken: My name is Emily Bodily and I am the Parent Spokesperson for the National…

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Ignorance is Not Always Bliss

MJP writes to us: In 2005, I made the decision to be baptized and attend church regularly on Sunday mornings. At the time I did not understand what it meant to have…

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Which Brain Do You Want?

With cannabis becoming legal in more places in the U.S., you may think it isn’t a big deal if your tween or teen is smoking pot. Think again! A wealth of research…

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Abuse Happens!

Violated, criticized, humiliated, and put down – my emotions were always stirred when I heard other people’s stories of abuse. That’s because their stories were somewhat like mine. Abuse comes in many…

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Breaking the Cycle – Conquering My Past

No child should ever be raised in an abusive environment. The mental stress is too damaging. That was so true for me. Watching my mom get beaten by my dad and step-dad…

Trapped in Suicide

Here I am all alone wondering who’s going to lend a hand I’ve had this thought many times ending it, is where I stand No more hurt, no more pain, life will…

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