Addictions:
- Teen Challenge (www.teenchallenge.org, nationwide). Also check local resources.
- Celebrate Recovery (www.celebraterecovery.com, nationwide) This Christian-based 12-step program deals not only with addictions, but “hurts, habits, and hang-ups” that can, well, hang you up. One leader I know thinks everyone should go through this program.
Crisis Pregnancy:
- Bethesda House in MA is a faith-based home for young pregnant or parenting moms and their babies. (www.bethesdahousema.org)
- Boston Center for Pregnancy Choices in MA offers free pregnancy tests, support, a 24-hour hotline (617 742-9170), and info on abortion, adoption, and parenting. Free and confidential. (www.BostonPregnancyChoices.org)
- Learn Your Options in MA offers pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, parental assistance, and post-abortion counseling. Mobile clinic serves Greater Boston. Free and confidential. (www.LearnYourOptions.org; 508 646-2665)
- Also check out local churches for Bible studies on healing from abortion.
Evidence for Christianity:
- Institute for Creation Research
Old-Fashioned Fun:
- Google the rules for Kick the Can or how to make s’mores.
- Dip into a gentler era with the crafts at bumblebeelinens.com.