by Maddie Brouwer | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog, Life Center
At the Mission Hills Life Center, we consistently discuss boundaries. We understand that without boundaries in our client relationships, we risk enabling harmful behaviors, creating unhealthy dependencies, and burning ourselves out. On the other hand, if our...
by Colin McFarland | Jul 5, 2022 | Blog, Community, Family, Marriage, Values
Marriage is hard. Even the happiest married couples know the road can get bumpy. You may even experience times when you fear your relationship may not make it, and one or both of you may begin to lose hope. You’re not alone. Other couples have faced what you’re facing...
by Jeff Baxter | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog, Community, Prayer, Reflection
The last few blogs have discussed how to surround the LGBTQ+ conversation and community with truth and grace based on what the Bible teaches. I talked about the unique impact on adolescents (11-26 years) and how we can respond. In this blog, I want to get to the heart...
by Jeff Baxter | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog, Community, Prayer, Reflection
How would you answer this question: What is your identity? As a follower of Jesus, our identity is in Jesus. However, sometimes adults might mention things like our jobs, family, hobbies, or athletic teams being connected to our identity. These things might be fun and...
by Jeff Baxter | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog, Community, Prayer, Reflection
The next four blogs will be addressing the LGBTQ+ conversation. This is a difficult topic for many, but I believe it is important to approach the topic with openness in truth and grace. I encourage you to join the conversation with love. Please read and study the...
by Jeff Baxter | Jun 29, 2022 | Blog, Community, Prayer, Reflection
The next four blogs will be addressing the LGBTQ+ conversation. This is a difficult topic for many, but I believe it is important to approach the topic with openness in truth and grace. I encourage you to join the conversation with love. Please read and study the...
by Colin McFarland | Jun 9, 2022 | Blog, Community, Family, Parenting
“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.” | Genesis 3:6, ESV...
by Colin McFarland | May 3, 2022 | Blog, Community, Family, Parenting, Women
The Bible is full of promises that God has faithfully given his people. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are some truths specific to your role as mom. My prayer is that you will hold fast to these verses and promises through every part of motherhood—the fast and the...
by Colin McFarland | Apr 28, 2022 | Blog, Community, Family, Parenting
What age is the right age to give my student a phone? Should I let my student be on social media? How do I keep up with new apps and trends? How do I set up healthy guidelines for my student with technology? These questions and many more might be ones you find...
by Colin McFarland | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog, Community, Guest Author, Outreach
ABOUT OUR PARTNERS Jon + Danielle minister to vulnerable and marginalized members of their community in San Salvador, El Salvador. Their work includes ministry to survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation, those who are facing homelessness and extreme poverty,...
