Monica Boughdady

According to a national survey, over three-quarters of the country identifies with at least one religious group or denomination. There is variation in the frequency of attendance of religious services and prayer, yet religiosity and spirituality remain significantly crucial for individuals in the United States [1]. It has been well-cited that spirituality can positively affect …

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According to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, suicide was the twelfth leading cause of death overall in the U.S. Suicide is also the second leading cause of death amongst those aged between 10-14. Suicide is a growing epidemic, but what is said about suicide in the Bible?  “Elijah was a man with a …

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According to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, suicide was the twelfth leading cause of death overall in the U.S. Suicide is also the second leading cause of death amongst those aged between 10-14. Suicide is a growing epidemic, but what can we do to tackle it?  Christians are far from immune to …

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