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3 Reasons Everybody Needs Community
By Rick Warren

God never intended for anyone to walk through life alone. He made us for each other, and he wants us all to belong to his forever family.
One of sin’s effects on the human race has been the separation from God and from other people that we all experience. From Adam onward, we’ve all had the tendency to hide in shame.
But there is help, not only from the redemptive work God accomplished through his Son, Jesus, but also in the form of other people.
Part of your healing will always be found in the context of healthy community.
The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble” (NLT).
These verses teach about the principle of mutuality, and there are three significant needs met in our lives by the mutuality of biblical community.

First, we all need mutual accountability.
In other words, you need a prayer partner. You check in on each other and support one another in your spiritual journey.
Not everything you do in a small group has to involve everybody. It’s very easy, and even advisable, to pair up sometimes within a small group.
If you have a prayer partner who is checking up on you and you’re checking up on them, you’re going to grow faster than if you don’t have anybody encouraging you.
Second, we all need mutual encouragement.
Ephesians 4:29 says, “Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them” (NLT).
Once during a service, as I was leading the closing prayer, a woman burst into tears. She was sobbing uncontrollably, very, very loudly—about 10 rows from the back. Everything in me wanted to jump off that stage, run down to that woman, give her a hug, pray with her, and help her.
Had I done so, the entire room full of people would have been focusing their attention on us, and that might have been far too intense for her.
Thankfully, I didn’t have to do that. All the people around this woman covered her with love. It was spontaneous and instant. That’s a kind of encouragement only a community of loving people can provide.

Third, we all need mutual honoring.
Romans 12:10 says, “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other” (NLT).
One of the most powerful exercises any small group of believers can go through is the practice of having the group focus on one person at a time and asking each person to express something about that individual that is appreciated.
Obviously, we can do this outside the context of a small group, too, but the point is that it’s a need we all have—to honor and to be honored.

The fact is, there are real, deep needs that God intends to meet in your life using other people. Accountability, encouragement, and honor all come from the words and actions of a community of people.
If you want healing, connect with God for redemption, and connect with others for encouragement.

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My brother, this is not a joke. I only hope the relatives of the victim do not revenge as they are presently threatening.

UMUAHIA REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD SCHOOL TEACHER, BEATS, BITES AND TEARS SCHOOL CLEANERS' CLOTHES
A male teacher at the Redeemers' International School, 36 Mission Hill Umuahia, Abia State, beat up, bite and tore a married woman's cloth. I arrived the school a few minutes to 8am to drop my children and found this lady crying and running toward the school gate. I called her and asked her to enter my car, which she did after a few pleas from my wife. We drove some poles away from the school gate and asked her what the problem was. She then narrated how the teacher, a single-young man who happened to be the son of the headmistress of the school beat her up using a stick, tore her clothes and bit her on the back. I immediately became sober. According to her, the said teacher had slapped her son who is also a pupil in the primary school section sometime ago, resulting in a perennial ear defect that cost them some money in hospital bills. She said, that Friday morning, the teacher started beating her little boy again and she only went to take her son away from him, the young man then dragged her away by her hair before the assault began. I asked her to call her husband, he arrived quickly and drove to the school hoping to meet the young man. This woman happens to be a cleaner in the school. She is said to be the longest serving staff in the school. Very hardworking, and dedicated to her duty. She is usually the first to come to school and the last to go every day.

At that time I began to enquire about the young man to ascertain the kind of person he is, one of the teachers in the school told me he has been fighting other teachers in the school and the mother, who is the headmistress of the school would shield him and sweep all of it under the carpet. I told the woman's husband not to take laws into his hands, but to report the issue to the police. We later went to the Central Police Station on Bende road, Umuahia and made entry, after which they told us we would take her to the Police clinic so that she will receive medical examination and treatment. Thereafter, they gave us two officers to go and arrest the young man, but he had ran away from the school by the time we got there. The following day (yesterday) happened to be the shool graduation party, I was in the school to pick my children after the party, I was amazed to see a man whom I gathered was a police officer and a relative of the headmistress, challenging and reprimanding the cleaner, questioning why she went to Police, this is intimidation. I am totally against it. Other concerned parents and I plan to withdraw our children, because we no longer think that school is safe for our children. what kind of a school is this? A young man could wake up one morning after smoking weed,come to usurp authority, assault and abuse helpless women. He even does not have a single regard for the Parish Pastor, who ought to superintend the school.
I decided to call out this young man to have the authorities at the Redeemed Christian Church of God investigate this mater and do the needful. This can not be allowed in a mission school of this magnitude. Please, every one should help us share this post until this case is properly addressed. And I hope to bring further updates as they unfold.
You can reach me through this email address, bridgeofleadership@gmail.com

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What is ALS?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a type of motor neuron disease. It refers to a group of progressive, neurological diseases that cause dysfunction in the nerves that control muscle movement.
This leads to muscle weakness and changes in how the body works. In the later stages, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects the nerves that control breathing, and this can be fatal.

ALS is the most common type of motor neuron disease (MND). It is sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease, after the famous baseball player who had the condition. The 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge aimed to raise awareness and funds for research.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that between 14,500 and 15,000 people in the United States (U.S.) had ALS in 2016, with around 5,000 people receiving a diagnosis annually. Worldwide, it is thought to affect between 2 and 5 people in every 100,000.

Most people with ALS will live for 3 to 5 years after first experiencing symptoms, but around 10 percent of patients will live for another 10 years or longer.

There is no cure, but treatment can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.

Fast facts on ALS
Here are some key points about ALS. More detail is in the main article.

ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, a loss of motor function, paralysis, breathing problems, and, eventually, death.
Most people with ALS will live between 3 and 5 years after symptoms appear.
The exact cause is unknown, but environmental and genetic factors may be involved.
There is currently no cure, and treatment aims to relieve symptoms, provide social and emotional support, and possibly slow disease progression.

What is ALS?
Adaptive equipment can enable people with ALS to retain mobility.
Adaptive equipment can help people with ALS to stay mobile.
ALS is a kind of MND. It attacks the nerve cells that are used in voluntary muscle actions, known as motor neurons. These are actions that we can control, such as those in the arms, face, and legs.

Motor neurons are found in the brain and spinal cord. As ALS progresses, these cells degenerate and die. They stop sending messages to muscles. The brain can no longer control voluntary movement, and the muscles weaken and waste away.

As ALS progresses, it affects all the voluntary muscles. The person can no longer control their arms, face, and legs. In time, the inability to breathe unsupported can lead to respiratory failure.

Half of all people with ALS will live for 3 years or more after diagnosis, but some live for longer. Around 20 percent of people will live 5 years or more after diagnosis, 10 percent will live for 10 years or more, and 5 percent will live for 20 years.

Steven Hawking, the famous physicist, received a diagnosis of ALS aged 21 years. Now well over 70 years old, he remains a leader in the field of science.

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Bob risky is a societal risk, period, authorities must act fast and save our children's future.

Inec must know that they are destroying the little that is left of their credibility by refusing to issue certificate of return to Okorocha. Its time they do the right thing.

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Why do I feel suicidal?

Many kinds of emotional pain can lead to thoughts of suicide. The reasons for this pain are unique to each one of us, and the ability to cope with the pain differs from person to person. We are all different. There are, however, some common causes that may lead us to experience suicidal thoughts and feelings.

Why suicide can seem like the only option

If you are unable to think of solutions other than suicide, it is not that other solutions don’t exist, but rather that you are currently unable to see them. The intense emotional pain that you’re experiencing right now can distort your thinking so it becomes harder to see possible solutions to problems, or to connect with those who can offer support. Therapists, counselors, friends or loved ones can help you to see solutions that otherwise may not be apparent to you. Give them a chance to help.

A suicidal crisis is almost always temporary

Although it might seem as if your pain and unhappiness will never end, it is important to realize that crises are usually temporary. Solutions are often found, feelings change, unexpected positive events occur. Remember: suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Give yourself the time necessary for things to change and the pain to subside.

Even problems that seem hopeless have solutions

Mental health conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder are all treatable with changes in lifestyle, therapy, and medication. Most people who seek help can improve their situation and recover. Even if you have received treatment for a disorder before, or if you’ve already made attempts to solve your problems, know that it’s often necessary to try different approaches before finding the right solution or combination of solutions. When medication is prescribed, for example, finding the right dosage often requires an ongoing process of adjustment. Don’t give up before you’ve found the solution that works for you. Virtually all problems can be treated or resolved.

Take these immediate actions

Step #1: Promise not to do anything right now

Even though you’re in a lot of pain right now, give yourself some distance between thoughts and action. Make a promise to yourself: “I will wait 24 hours and won’t do anything drastic during that time.” Or, wait a week.

Thoughts and actions are two different things—your suicidal thoughts do not have to become a reality. There is no deadline, no one’s pushing you to act on these thoughts immediately. Wait. Wait and put some distance between your suicidal thoughts and suicidal action.

Step #2: Avoid drugs and alcohol

Suicidal thoughts can become even stronger if you have taken drugs or alcohol. It is important to not use nonprescription drugs or alcohol when you feel hopeless or are thinking about suicide.

Step #3: Make your home safe

Remove things you could use to hurt yourself, such as pills, knives, razors, or firearms. If you are unable to do so, go to a place where you can feel safe. If you are thinking of taking an overdose, give your medicines to someone who can return them to you one day at a time as you need them.

Step #4: Don’t keep these suicidal feelings to yourself

Many of us have found that the first step to coping with suicidal thoughts and feelings is to share them with someone we trust. It may be a family member, friend, therapist, member of the clergy, teacher, family doctor, coach, or an experienced counselor at the end of a helpline. Find someone you trust and let them know how bad things are. Don’t let fear, shame, or embarrassment prevent you from seeking help. And if the first person you reach out to doesn’t seem to understand, try someone else. Just talking about how you got to this point in your life can release a lot of the pressure that’s building up and help you find a way to cope.

Step #5: Take hope – people DO get through this

Even people who feel as badly as you are feeling now manage to survive these feelings. Take hope in this. There is a very good chance that you are going to live through these feelings, no matter how much self-loathing, hopelessness, or isolation you are currently experiencing. Just give yourself the time needed and don’t try to go it alone.

Reaching out for help

Even if it doesn’t feel like it right now, there are many people who want to support you during this difficult time. Reach out to someone. Do it now. If you promised yourself 24 hours or a week in step #1 above, use that time to tell someone what’s going on with you. Talk to someone who won’t try to argue about how you feel, judge you, or tell you to just “snap out of it.” Find someone who will simply listen and be there for you.

It doesn’t matter who it is, as long as it’s someone you trust and who is likely to listen with compassion and acceptance.

How to talk to someone about your suicidal thoughts

Even when you’ve decided who you can trust to talk to, admitting your suicidal thoughts to another person can be difficult.

Tell the person exactly what you are telling yourself. If you have a suicide plan, explain it to them.
Phrases such as, ‘I can’t take it anymore’ or ‘I’m done’ are vague and do not illustrate how serious things really are. Tell the person you trust that you are thinking about suicide.
If it is too difficult for you to talk about, try writing it down and handing a note to the person you trust. Or send them an email or text and sit with them while they read it.
What if you don’t feel understood?

If the first person you reached out to doesn’t seem to understand, tell someone else or call a suicide crisis helpline. Don’t let a bad experience stop you from finding someone who can help.

You’re not alone; many of us have had suicidal thoughts at some point in our lives. Feeling suicidal is not a character defect, and it doesn’t mean that you are crazy, or weak, or flawed. It only means that you have more pain than you can cope with right now. This pain seems overwhelming and permanent at the moment. But with time and support, you can overcome your problems and the pain and suicidal feelings will pass.
I’m having suicidal thoughts, what do I need to know?

No matter how much pain you’re experiencing right now, you’re not alone. Some of the finest, most admired, needed, and talented people have been where you are now. Many of us have thought about taking our own lives when we’ve felt overwhelmed by depression and devoid of all hope. But the pain of depression can be treated and hope can be renewed. No matter what your situation, there are people who need you, places where you can make a difference, and experiences that can remind you that life is worth living. It takes real courage to face death and step back from the brink. You can use that courage to face life, to learn coping skills for overcoming depression, and for finding the strength to keep going. Remember:

Your emotions are not fixed – they are constantly changing. How you feel today may not be the same as how you felt yesterday or how you’ll feel tomorrow or next week.
Your absence would create grief and anguish in the lives of friends and loved ones.
There are many things you can still accomplish in your life.
There are sights, sounds, and experiences in life that have the ability to delight and lift you – and that you would miss.
Your ability to experience pleasurable emotions is equal to your ability to experience distressing emotions.

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