Intermarriage There were multiple commands from God to the Jews not to intermarry with the Canaanites and other tribes they were conquering in the Promised Land. “You shall not intermarry with them, giving your daughters to their sons or taking their daughters for your sons, 4 for they would turn away your sons from following me,…Continue reading My Theology of Race – Part 4
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My Theology of Race – Part 3
Tower of Babel The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-8,9) “Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth. And from there the Lord dispersed them over the face of all the earth.” This passage, which is among the shortest and most obscure in the entire Bible to…Continue reading My Theology of Race – Part 3
My Theology of Race – Part 2
Shem, Ham, Japheth A common Jewish tradition is that the three “races” were the progeny of Noah’s three sons, Shem, Japheth and Ham. Gen 9:18-19 “The sons of Noah who went forth from the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. (Ham was the father of Canaan.) 19 These three were the sons of Noah, and from…Continue reading My Theology of Race – Part 2
My Theology of Race – Part I
Throughout Christian history, people have made great use, and sometimes great abuse, of the Holy Bible to seek to explain the diversity of human beings. Obviously, in various ways, people are different from one another, and sometimes those differences are obvious – like skin tone. For years, people have used those skin tone differences to…Continue reading My Theology of Race – Part I
Sermon series on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpieW619Du-T1tCz0ys8msg/videos This is the Youtube link for South Spring sermons! Enjoy and subscribe!
New workshop this Tuesday: Navigating how to parent an anxious child
Workshop led by Millie Tanner LPC and the Alethia Counseling Team How should I help my child overcome their anxiety? Does my child need to be parented any differently? When my child feels anxious do I push them or let them avoid the situations that make them anxious? Should I be quicker or slower to let my…Continue reading New workshop this Tuesday: Navigating how to parent an anxious child
Men's conference tomorrow – call us to register
Loving the mother of your children conference Mother’s Day is coming up, an ultimate day of testing for a father. What type of gift will mean the most to my wife this holiday? How do I give her compliments that will mean something to her? How do I parent my children so that know how to…Continue reading Men's conference tomorrow – call us to register
How to parent an anxious child – new seminar May 9th
How should I help my child overcome their anxiety? Does my child need to be parented any differently? When my child feels anxious do I push them or let them avoid the situations that make them anxious? Should I be quicker or slower to let my child experience disappointment? How am I even supposed to figure all of this…Continue reading How to parent an anxious child – new seminar May 9th
Navigating Fatherhood – new workshop for fathers and husbands
New workshop by Chris Legg and Zach Herrin Mother’s Day is coming up, an ultimate day of testing for a father. What type of gift will mean the most to my wife this holiday? How do I give her compliments that will mean something to her? How do I parent my children so that know how…Continue reading Navigating Fatherhood – new workshop for fathers and husbands
Two Mini-Seminars: "Helping Parents Talk to Kids About tragedy"
This next Wednesday, November the 9th, FBC and Alethia Family Counseling will host two short seminars for adults – moms, dads, grandparents, teachers and others – We will be in the Great Room at FBC South Campus (just south of the new loop) at 9:30am (hoping that is convenient for parents who drop off kids…Continue reading Two Mini-Seminars: "Helping Parents Talk to Kids About tragedy"
Talking to Kids about Death Video Series
Hello everyone – a few years ago, I was invited to speak at a church about talking to kids about death. Recently, a child had died in their community, and they wanted tools to talk to their children about it. Recently, in our community a child was kidnapped and apparently killed. As Alethia scrambles to…Continue reading Talking to Kids about Death Video Series
Navigating the Holidays Is Tomorrow!
I think this will be of great value to anyone regardless of what the holidays mean for you! We will be covering all topics related to enjoying and navigating the highs and lows of the holiday season. All proceeds are donated to The Boys and Girls Club of East Texas. To join us please RSVP…Continue reading Navigating the Holidays Is Tomorrow!
New Group Starting – Mothers of Anxious Children
This is a group I highly recommend that is starting in November: For every mom who has ever been overwhelmed by their child’s fears, for every mom who feels isolated and unsure of how to deal with the extreme emotions their child displays regularly, for every mom who could use a little guidance in helping their…Continue reading New Group Starting – Mothers of Anxious Children
Navigating the Holidays Seminar – Nov 1
I think this will be of great value to anyone regardless of what the holidays mean for you!
Audio recording from the parenting seminar
https://alethiacounseling.com/2016/05/19/parenting-in-freedom-seminar-audio/ This is the audio from our recent parenting seminar. All kinds of good stuff for parents and grandparents. General philosophy, anxiety for kids, discipline ideas and boundaries. Check it out. We are excited to offer input and support for families.
Great Parenting Opportunity From Alethia
We are here to help. Join us and share ideas.
Upcoming Freedom-Based Parenting Conference
What if our purpose as parents was to model traits of God to our children? How would we parent? Would we hover more or less? Would we be quicker or slower to hand over the car keys? How are even supposed to figure when to give our kids freedom and when to hold back? …Continue reading Upcoming Freedom-Based Parenting Conference
How Much Time Do Husbands and Wives Need to Spend Together? Part I
Part 1 Happy Valentine’s Day! I was recently asked to comment on the question of how much time a husband and wife should spend together, and most often this actually takes the form of “how much time is it reasonable to for me to ask my spouse to spend with me? (since I have asked…Continue reading How Much Time Do Husbands and Wives Need to Spend Together? Part I
Star Wars Episode VII – Who is Rey?
As a well known serious Star Wars fan, I am getting a lot of questions about my opinions about Ep VII. After watching it 3 times in two days a (and a 4th since), I have determined that it is, in fact, a Star Wars movie. It feels Star Wars, looks, smells, and pretty much…Continue reading Star Wars Episode VII – Who is Rey?
Open Letter from Some Muslims to ISIS
A friend who is a minister to Muslims sent me this report – this is an “open letter” from many in Muslim leadership to the followers of “ISIS”… and their leader. It shows the breach that is developing in International Islam, and exemplifies that many in the Muslim world do proclaim that Islam can live…Continue reading Open Letter from Some Muslims to ISIS