Discussion 4
In this Topic, you looked at various types of family crisis (domestic violence, substance abuse, loss of a loved one, etc.). GCU believes that God redeems and restores men and women in Christ, creating them anew for the good works He has prepared them to do, therefore the work of the Christian is a part of God’s calling by which he/she can glorify God and meet others’ needs. How can a mental health worker with the Christian worldview use this philosophy to assist families in crisis? How does the Christian worldview mesh with how spirituality can be used as a resource throughout the family life cycle? Discussion Question 1
After analyzing the family life cycle throughout this course, which life stage do you feel would be the most challenging to work with as a mental health worker? Explain your answer. In regards to the life cycle you selected for analysis, why did you select this life stage? What did you learn about the challenges of this life stage that you didn’t already know? Discussion Question 2
Now that we are through the majority of the class, discuss something that you have learned about biblical interpretation that has helped you to know and live according to God’s word. Is there anything that you have learned that has corrected your thinking? Is there anything that you have learned that has challenged you? Discussion 3
Describe and summarize word-study fallacies and why it is important to avoid committing these particular fallacies when interpreting the Bible. How can avoiding this fallacy help you to read and live God’s word better? Examine a biblical word without committing this fallacy.