Monthly Archive: January 2014

Jan 30

Troubled Minds by Amy Simpson… a book every church leader should read! [Part 1]

As I work towards a greater understanding of connecting churches with the children and the families that Intermountain ministers to, I occasionally come across something so brilliant or compelling I want to pass it on to as many of you as possible. Amy Simpson’s book, Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission (2013), is …

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Jan 24

Spring is here? A New Year for the Trees

The Jewish children on campus recently celebrated TuB’Shevat, the New Year for the Trees.  Within the Jewish tradition, the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat represents the day when the sap begins flowing upwards again, within the trees.  Spring has arrived…at least in the land of Israel… the winter rains are over and soon …

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