Karen is involved in the pastoral care of women and children in her local church and at Oak Hill Theological College. She has completed the Biblical Counselling UK Certificate Course and is in the second year of our Church-based Intern Scheme.
Many children in the UK are anxious. No-one’s life is normal at present. Bad things do happen, hard things are real, and life doesn’t always turn out the way we hope it will.
Karen Sleeman suggests some ways that we can nurture growth in fearful children.
You’ve prayerfully considered the decision. Doors were opening, people were supportive. The decision seemed to be in line with God’s good purposes for you – and then it’s a ‘no’. The door shuts.