Recently, someone asked me the following question on Instagram: "Should a doctor never advise someone to reduce weight to decrease their risk of sleep apnea, diabetes, pressure on the joints, etc.?"
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Am I in a Cult?
Cults are laced everywhere in plain sight. And many times, those who think they’d never become involved in a cult. . .are the most susceptible to being recruited into one.
Read MoreCult Awareness for Parents
This is the time of year, cult recruiters infiltrate youth groups, youth retreats, and youth conventions seeking new recruits. And they will stop at nothing to fill vacant spots.
Parents must be aware of cults (cleverly disguised as ministry schools) and their recruiting practices.
Signs to look out for:
• love-bombing, love-bombing, love-bombing; special attention given to your teen by the recruiters; ongoing pressure to sign up
• unreasonably high tuition fees with false claims of being a school--however, they are not accredited academic institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (the student is exploited instead; the student pays to be free labor for the ministry or church)
• no dating allowed the first year; then, every aspect of dating, including who the student is allowed to date, is controlled by the leaders
• ultra strict dress code rules for females; they are shamed for their anatomy
• strict and very limited visitation rules for family members
• phones banned when leaders dictate
• boot camps to break wills to submit to leaders and their indoctrinations
• punishments for rule infractions
• etc
These programs are NOT accredited schools, colleges, or universities!
These cults have infiltrated churches across America.
Don't be misled.
Protect your children.
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalms 23:4)
Healing from Trauma
in Suicide Loss
When one experiences a traumatic event, brain chemistry is altered and literally functions differently.
This is a good thing, because it's a protective mechanism we all have inside of us.
However, it changes us.
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