Integrating work and faith - 1
From a study 'From Secular to Sacred: Bringing Wor
The experience of work is more positive for people who have strong faith commitment and who live that out in their life. Increased satisfaction with their job and commitment to the organisation that they're working for.
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The mental health benefits of prayer
From an article by the CPTSD Foundation
Prayer plays a significant role in helping those who have experienced trauma and live with mental health consequences. It is a vital way many people use to cope with everyday life and trauma history.
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Evangelism in a digital age - 5
An online discussion hosted by Fresh Expressions
People are dropping into our online presence and seeking to hear about God, to encounter God, to see if God encounters them. They have just found a safe place to find their answers about God
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Scaling behaviour change
From a blog by Behavioural Scientist
Research found decisions were based on 2 variables: social proof + social pressure. People adopt new practices if they see successful adoption by others (social proof) or if they feel their use is expected by them (social pressure).
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Being a fair parent increases your authority
From an article by Child and Family Blog
If your child thinks you are fair, they obey you as they see you as legitimate authority. Harsh disciplinary strategies backfire. Instead of eliciting a healthy fear, they undermine parental legitimacy.
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Evangelism in a digital age - 3
An online discussion hosted by Fresh Expressions
18-30 year olds are really interested in faith but the medium, the language is all online. We've got a generation asking big questions and interested in faith, and a church that has been pushed to speak their language.
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The vulnerability problem of the bully
From research by The Neufeld Institute
Bullies lack ability to care because to care sets them up to get hurt too much - they are wounded individuals and have hardened hearts. How do we restore emotional norms?
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