Christian Family Solutions

12/19/2025

If Christmas feels heavy this year, remember the first Christmas wasn’t loud or polished either.

Jesus came to the poor (Mary & Joseph), the overlooked (shepherds), the outsider/foreigner (wise men), and the weary (Simeon and Anna).

This season still belongs to you.

12/18/2025

🕊️ Online Zoom Class: Domestic Abuse, the Bible, and You

We're sharing an upcoming Wednesday evening Zoom class led by Pastor Frank Italiano, who partnered with CFS on our online domestic abuse course. In these discussions, he'll explore what domestic abuse is, what the Bible says about it, and how to respond with wisdom and compassion.

📅 Wednesdays, January 7–February 11 | 7:30–9:00 PM (CT)
👉 Register here: https://stpaulmuskego.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/80/responses/new

This class is for:
• Those who want to support a friend in an abusive situation
• Pastors and ministry leaders seeking understanding
• Women who may healing from an abusive relationship
• Anyone wanting a biblical, informed perspective

💻 Prefer on-demand learning?
Our free online course on domestic abuse has short video lessons you can complete on your own schedule:
👉 https://cfslearning.org/courses/domestic-abuse/

12/16/2025

Your generosity can make twice the impact! Thanks to a generous match, every year-end gift is doubled through December 31 (up to $75,000).

Make a matched year-end gift today!
👉 https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wisconsin-lutheran-child-family-service-inc/online-donation

Your support helps ensure gospel-centered mental health care is available when individuals and families reach out for help.

12/15/2025

🎄 The Christmas season is here — a time of gifts, celebration, and reflecting on the greatest gift of all: our Savior.

But in a world that often says “I deserve this,” how do we help children grow hearts of gratitude?

In this article, we share practical ways parents can nurture gratitude in their kids this Christmas, from noticing everyday blessings to ending the day with thanksgiving and prayer.

Read here:
👉 https://christianfamilysolutions.org/2025/11/26/teaching-kids-gratitude-at-christmas

These simple practices help shift the focus from entitlement to thankfulness, even during busy or difficult seasons.

Help your kids practice gratitude this Christmas. Explore faith-filled ways to model thankfulness, build daily habits, and focus on God’s blessings.

12/11/2025

The holidays are joyful...and often stressful. When tension rises, healthy coping techniques act like a “toolbox,” helping calm your mind and give your body a chance to reset.

Deep breathing, grounding exercises, gratitude, and visualizing a peaceful place can all help reduce stress. Also remember that God invites us to turn to Him in every anxious moment.

“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” (Psalm 94:19)

What’s your favorite way to find peace during this busy season?

And if you find this season especially difficult, we’re here to help.
👉 Learn more about Christian counseling at: christianfamilysolutions.org

12/09/2025

“Where does my help come from?” (Psalm 121:1)

In a world full of uncertainty, this question has never felt more timely, and in our latest issue of Healing & Helping, we explore the answer:

👉 https://christianfamilysolutions.org/2025/11/18/2025-fall-healing-helping/

Our Fall/Winter edition shares examples of how Christ-centered counseling care bring hope to those facing anxiety, uncertainty, and hurt. It also highlights how God continues to guide us as we navigate new challenges in mental health ministry.

Read to see how your prayers and support make a difference!

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👉 https://christianfamilysolutions.org/about/stay-informed/

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12/08/2025

The joy of Christmas is undeniable, but so are the challenges that come with the busyness of the season. This year, let’s stay focused on what matters most: celebrating Christ’s birth with peace and gratitude.🎄

🌟Read here for more tips to prepare yourself for the season: https://christianfamilysolutions.org/2018/12/07/spiritual-emotional-and-physical-preparation-for-a-healthy-christmas-season/

12/04/2025

🤖 AI tools like ChatGPT are being used more to support mental wellness, from self-care prompts to practicing coping skills between sessions.

But can AI even replace human therapy? 🧠

In this article, Dr. Brandon Hayes (PhD, LP) shares the potential, the limits, and the risks of AI in mental health care. While these tools may help supplement therapy, they’re no substitute for a trained counselor who can respond to the heart, not just a person's words/prompts.

“God created humans to be connected and relational. Healing happens in connection.”

👉 Read the article:
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/2025/11/19/artificial-intelligence-in-mental-health/

Explore how AI is shaping mental health care and why true healing still comes through faith, wisdom, and human connection.

12/02/2025

There’s still time to make a Giving Tuesday gift that goes twice as far! The lives changed through Christian Family Solutions are real, from parents seeking help for their children, to individuals finding refuge during seasons of deep struggle.

👉 Double your impact before the day ends.
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wisconsin-lutheran-child-family-service-inc/giving-tuesday-2025

Your gift today is matched dollar-for-dollar, helping open the door to care for someone who needs it.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! Every day, individuals and families reach out to us looking for healing, help, and hope. When that call comes, we want to answer right away.

Your Giving Tuesday gift helps make that possible, and today it’s doubled through our year-end match.

👉https://secure.givelively.org/donate/wisconsin-lutheran-child-family-service-inc/giving-tuesday-2025

Give today and make 2× the impact for those seeking Christ-centered mental health care.

12/01/2025

Jane Mose, our School-Based Wellness Specialist Supervisor, in action at one of our partner schools!

Did you know that many of the activities and lessons our wellness specialist team uses are available for schools to purchase? Here's where you can find the Godly Thinking toolkit: https://christianfamilysolutions.org/store/healthyme/mind/godly-thinking/

All the toolkits are currently 50% off with code HealthyMe50 at check-out!

Did you know our School Wellness Coordinator, Jane Mose, from Christian Family Solutions visits classrooms to support student emotional and spiritual well-being?

Just before our break, she led a meaningful session on Godly Thinking for our 6th–8th graders—especially in their digital media lives—helping them see how the choices they make now shape their future. She also reminded them that our time on earth is brief and that Christ should be at the center of all we do.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we thank God for the privilege of walking with individuals and families seeking hope and healing.

We are grateful for our clients, counselors, staff, donors, and all our ministry partners. Your prayers and support make a meaningful difference every day.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Thanksgiving!