Articles for Adults

The Reflective Coach: How Journaling Strengthens Self-Care & Coaching Presence | by Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC | The Launchpad

I learned early in my social work career, and then eventually as a coach, how important regular self-care is for burnout prevention, career satisfaction and efficacy in my role as a helping professional. As coaches, we spend much of our time holding space for others. We listen deeply. We ask thoughtful questions. We support insight, growth, transformation, and meaningful change.

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20 Bible Verses about Friendship

What does the Bible say about Friendship? What does the Bible say about friendship? Scripture teaches that friendship is a gift from God, but it also calls us to choose our friends wisely and become the kind of friend who loves, encourages, forgives, serves, and speaks truth. Jesus gives us the greatest example of friendship when He says, “This is

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What Does the Bible Really Say about Relational Love?

Are you searching for the true meaning of love according to the Bible? Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, this deep dive into agape love, romantic love vs. lust, and God’s design for relationships will speak to your heart and guide your spiritual walk. In this teaching video, we explore powerful Scriptures that define unconditional, sacrificial agape love —

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Coach FEATURE: Gamze Senfer | The Launchpad

We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet Gamze Senfer, an English Communication and Mindset Coach. Interview with Gamze About Gamze Lives In: Southampton, England Company: Mind Heart Lingua Type of Coach: English Communication and Mindset Coach Describe your coaching business in one sentence: I

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How to Love One Another

“Love one another as I have loved you.” – John 15:12 My firstborn’s backpack swung into the car. Slumped down and defeated, she struggled for the strength to pull her seat belt on. This had become an ordinary end to the school day, and the lump in my throat swelled as the hurt visibly started to drip down her face.

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How 1 Corinthians 13 Helps Your Marriage

Do you ever just wake up not having it? Maybe I am feeling this more lately because of my age and gender, but there are just some days when I wake up and can feel that my patience tank is low before my feet even hit the ground. Life is taxing. We have deadlines, responsibilities, children, bills, stressors, and more that

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Giving Feedback – What You Do Before and After Is Key | Get “Heart to Heart” with Julie Johnson MCC | The Launchpad

In this “Heart to Heart with Julie” column, Julie Johnson MCC shares sample coaching conversations and situations to help you grow along with her learnings, ideas and practical tips to help us all become better coaches. These are real coaching experiences that illustrate common issues coaches face. We encourage you to share your thoughts, learnings and own experiences in the

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Breaking Generational Curses as Christians

Generational curses cast a persistent shadow that spans generations, akin to a threatening cloud hovering over your family’s past. However, as Christians, we need not be victims of this inherited burden.  By means of Christ, we can surpass these limitations and embrace the blessings that God has intended for us. This isn’t about any mystical nonsense; it’s about restoring our

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