We were all saddened by the events in Boston this week, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved.
Links:
Boston's Massacre, Media's Response, and a Telling Imbalance - Walt Mueller
The Ultimate Terrorist - Greg Steir
Friends Show Up! - (not directly related to Boston, but great thoughts on hurt and grieving) Doug Fields
Today (like everyday), We Pray For Our Enemies - John Huckins
Here's a great resource for helping students during a time of crisis:
The Youth Worker’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis
When youth work becomes crisis managers. Anyone who stays in youth ministry for a while will encounter significant crises. Family break-ups, substance abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, cutting, suicide, gun violence. But without proper and immediate care, crises like these can cause years of emotional pain and spiritual scarring in students.
