Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.                  
1 Chronicles 16:34
Life on Life editor Lisa Brock learns firsthand from a teacher in Uganda.
Metacognition is the process of knowing what you know. Most children ages 6–8 become metacognitive, meaning they begin to understand when they know something.
A child who is vulnerable may look like any other child on the outside, but inside she may be frightened, act out emotionally, struggle with concentrating, and feel that she is unworthy of being loved.
How can you encourage a traumatized youth to share her thoughts and emotions? Sometimes the key is asking the right questions.
The needs of vulnerable and at-risk children can be overwhelming. But there are some practical things you can do to help.
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:5
“True preaching is artesian; it wells up from the great depths of the soul. If Christ has not made a well within us, there will be no outflow from us.” Charles Spurgeon
The life circumstances of millions of children—around the world and around the corner—place them in the at-risk category. They are at-risk of illness, trafficking, substance abuse and violence. How do we speak hope into their lives? By offering them the light of Christ. And by teaching them healthy character qualities and necessary life skills, taught from the firm foundation of biblical truth.
Children who experience violence in their homes and communities suffer lifelong physical, psychological, and emotional consequences. What can you do to help?