Communities of hope and healing
Posted on October 02, 2014 by
Mark Muehl
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News and Events,
Quality Education
In our hyper-connected, digital age, Earth really has become a "small, small world." But despite all our gadgets and "always on" connectivity, the world can still be a cold and lonely place.In two separate, tragic incidents in Indianapolis, high-school youth committed suicide. Kids are more "social" than ever before yet talk about being lonely. It's not just a kid issue. Elderly people also find themselves longing for companionship and sensing a lack of belonging. A recent study completed for The Lutheran Foundation reported alarming rates of anxiety, depression, and worthlessness in our population.Our churches and schools are responding to mental-health needs by providing Christian counseling services. Healing can only occur with a combination of skilled, professional counselors and the balm of Christ's forgiveness.Thank God for