The Session with Tom Russell

Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” What is forgiveness? Forgiveness means different things to different people. Generally, however, it involves a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you might always be with you, but forgiveness can lessen its grip on you and help fre...

The Session, Jan. 6, 2022  Forgiveness, By Dr. Toussaint, Dr. Worthington and Dr. Williams   Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”    Forgiveness is ·  much more than letting go it’s actually being able to offer something positive, empathy, compassion and understanding ·  It does not mean letting the person off the hook....

Sorry, no show notes here.  Just Tom and his kids talking about what it was like to grow up a Russell, and the Christmas/family traditions that shaped them.  Hope you like laughter! To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com or email Tom at tom.hccm@gmail.com

5 Tips To Avoid Awkward Conversations at the Holiday Table We already sense the looming train wreck. Our hearts pump harder, forehead veins twitch. We can hear the screams of rage followed by stony silence … while scorched apple pie smoke stings our nostrils. The season is upon us: the time of holiday dinners, with heaping helpings of awkward conversations. Awkward conversations gravitate to the d...

Peek behind the mic time.  We didn't really prep for this show.  It's us being open and honest about the importance of starting Christmas traditions, using some of our own traditions in our families as examples.  The important thing is that family traditions are things your kids hang on to, and help hold memories.  In blended families, this requires some time on the communication highway...

From imom.com 10 Ways to Motivate Your Child, by Dr. Scott Turansky What motivates your child? As a kid, I was self-motivated. I did my homework on my own. I did the things I needed to do without being reminded. I set goals for myself and achieved them. Maybe this was due to the fact that my parents were mostly uninvolved. Some kids are self-motivated. And other kids are less motivated and need a...

From imom.com 10 Ways to Motivate Your Child, by Dr. Scott Turansky What motivates your child? As a kid, I was self-motivated. I did my homework on my own. I did the things I needed to do without being reminded. I set goals for myself and achieved them. Maybe this was due to the fact that my parents were mostly uninvolved. Some kids are self-motivated. And other kids are less motivated and need a...

Military.com   Psalm 34:18  The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.   Military Deaths by Suicide Jumped 25% at End of 2020 ·  up to 156 deaths from October 1 - December 31. It was up 25% -125 deaths ·  17 U.S. veterans die by suicide every day A total of 377 active duty service members died by suicide in 2020. ·  up from 348 in 2016 Factors That Facilitate...

Military.com   Psalm 34:18  The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.   Military Deaths by Suicide Jumped 25% at End of 2020 ·  up to 156 deaths from October 1 - December 31. It was up 25% -125 deaths ·  17 U.S. veterans die by suicide every day A total of 377 active duty service members died by suicide in 2020. ·  up from 348 in 2016 Factors That Facilitate...

The Session:  5 Ways to Support Your Pastor   Hebrews 13:17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.   Churches that intentionally create a sculture of support for the pastor and their family tend to develop and ma...

Has the Pandemic Made Your Pastor Want to Quit? Probably.   CHRISTA CORDOVA, Christianity Today   Thessalonians 5:12-13 says: “And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders, who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love”   Develop a lament practice. ·  Developing a lament practice...

5 Ways to Help Your Kids Stand for What’s Right Joshua 24:15 But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD.”   One of our subscribers pointed out the fact that if we are raising our...

Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”   The 3 Rs of Bully Prevention (Lori Ernsperger, Ph. D., BCBA-D) ·  Recognize, ·  Respond, ·  Report. ·  The U. S. Dept of Ed. Now calls bullying a school safety issue! Recognize   The U.S. Department of Education...

Session Depression And Physical Activity Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.   People with depression often withdraw and are physically inactive .  Physical activity does the brain good. Not only does it reduce depressive symptoms,...

Session Depression And Physical Activity Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.   People with depression often withdraw and are physically inactive .   Physical activity does the brain good. Not only does it reduce depressive symptoms,...

Raising Children.net Key points ·  Sleep is important for growth, immunity, learning and memory. ·  Babies, children and teenagers need different amounts of sleep. ·  Sleep patterns change as babies and children get older. ·  We all move through cycles of deep and light sleep throughout the night.   Amount of Sleep Per Stages  Newborn 14-17 hours / 24  Babies 3-6 months. develop night and day slee...

Raising Children.net Key points ·  Sleep is important for growth, immunity, learning and memory. ·  Babies, children and teenagers need different amounts of sleep. ·  Sleep patterns change as babies and children get older. ·  We all move through cycles of deep and light sleep throughout the night.   Amount of Sleep Per Stages  Newborn 14-17 hours / 24   Babies 3-6 months. develop night and day sle...

Raising Children.net Key points ·  Sleep is important for growth, immunity, learning and memory. ·  Babies, children and teenagers need different amounts of sleep. ·  Sleep patterns change as babies and children get older. ·  We all move through cycles of deep and light sleep throughout the night.   Amount of Sleep Per Stages  Newborn 14-17 hours / 24   Babies 3-6 months. develop night and day sle...

Narcissism, an Insecure Self Concept    I Corinthians 2,3 I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.   Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think...

This one will take 2 weeks to unpack.  The notes here will get you through both programs. Narcissism, an Insecure Self Concept    I Corinthians 2,3 I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.   Romans...

The Stress of Returning to Work Post Covid  UC Riverside School of Psychology  Isaiah 41:10  So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  We are a social being amygdala, a brain region that encodes salient (most important) information in the environment hippocampus, a region important...

The Session The Power of Play   Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;   Research shows play can: ·  improve children's abilities to plan ·  Improve children’s ability to organize ·  improve children’s ability to get along ·  regulate emotions Play helps with academics and stress ·  language ·  math ·  social skills ·  help wi...

From sharefaith.com 5 Ways Church Leaders Can Improve Communication The church relies on strong leadership. In fact, you might be surprised at how much the Bible has to say about the topic. At its heart, leadership is about influence. And for the church leader, the goal is to get people excited and invested in the church’s vision.  It’s almost impossible for leaders to flourish if they struggle in...

This week's show, we briefly covered this article: https://www.sharefaith.com/blog/2021/03/church-zoom-fatigue-what-it-is-and-how-to-manage-it/ To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com or email Tom at tom.hccm@gmail.com

5 Important Keys for Fathers on Father’s Day   Scripture: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” ~ Ephesians 6:4   1.    Be a Role Model - inside the house and the community Demonstrate to your children how a husband loves his wife a. It provides security. Hidden message is, if dad loves mom he must’ve me too. b. Husbands,...