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A fascinating article about teen mental illness and its connection to social media from the CDC. Frequent Social Media Use and Experiences with Bullying Victimization, Persistent Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness, and Suicide Risk Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

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One of the best books I have read in the past two years is The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World by Christine Rosen – Every leader and parent should read this book. My friend, Lin Hodges, recommended it after hearing renowned author and speaker Hugh Hewitt suggest it.

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In a world full of negative stories and narratives, take five minutes to read this short article from The Denison Forum: Rescuers respond to Hurricane Milton’s devastation – Why do Christians serve those in need?

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Ever wonder about the “profession of pastors? Here is an interesting article about their longevity and challenges: I Am One of The Eighty-Five Percent Who Did Not Persist in Pastoral Ministry – From The Gospel Coalition.

BONUS

Do you need a bit of joy in your life today? Check out this video. It’s guaranteed to lift your spirits!

QUOTE

From Henri Nouwen:
“The real enemies of our life are the ‘oughts’ and the ‘ifs.’ They pull us backward into the unalterable past and forward into the unpredictable future. But real life takes place in the here and the now.”