Joanne B. Holstein is a Becker Bible Studies teacher and author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She has received her Master of Science degree in Psychology/Christian Counseling with honors from Liberty University. She is well-known as a counselor to Christian faithful who are struggling with tremendous burden in these difficult times. She is a leading authority on the history of development of the Christian churches and the practices and beliefs of world religions and cults.
Simeon was the second born son of Leah and Jacob. Leah conceived Simeon and said, because the LORD has heard that I was hated, he has therefore given me this son also.
There are many kinds of betrayal in life. It can happen when we are young or old and anywhere in between. Betrayal hurts and you have to work hard to move forward in your life after a betrayal. Whatever the reason for the betrayal it causes resentment, anger, guilt, fear even helplessness in one’s life.
There is a difference between discipline and punishment. Punishment usually takes the form of revenge, anger, even the withdrawing of love. Discipline is focus on changing the behavior. It is better to use discipline rather than punishment. Punishment doesn’t teach children anything except revolting against the parents.
Dealing with grief, understanding the ramifications of grief, recognizing the different types of grief, and acknowledging the different reactions to grief can benefit those dealing with grief and can assist someone experiencing grief.