Archive - Tom Atwood
Recapturing Commitment
One of the shocking realities of my young adulthood was finding that many of my peers did not have a happy childhood. A wealthy college friend who regularly wanted to go home with me for the weekend once said, “You are so lucky!” His comment took me by surprise. more »
by: Tom Atwood - May 15, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Bible, Family, Marriage, Divorce/Remarriage
Being Salt and Light
As a pastor in suburban Atlanta some years ago, I was searching for effective ways to reach the area’s mushrooming population. Our local association held a seminar on church growth, where a prominent pastor shared the “growth” elements he had learned and was incorporating in his church. more »
by: Tom Atwood - Sep 1, 2006 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry
The Consequences of Underage Drinking
Alcohol drinkers are getting younger all the time, and the effects are seen everywhere. Dr. J. Edward Hill, president of the American Medical Association, told the 2005 Annual Texas Institute on Substance Abuse and Treatment that underage drinking costs the U.S. more »
by: Tom Atwood - May 1, 2006 - comments: 6 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Parenting
Debt: Family Enemy #1
Studies now have confirmed what I’ve observed while counseling married couples over the years: money is a leading factor in family conflict. By the time a couple reaches the counseling stage, conflict over spending and saving probably has been eating at their relationship for years. more »
by: Tom Atwood - Nov 1, 2005 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Family, Living, Finances, Marriage
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