All posts by Dr. Rebecca Deurlein
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Christians See COVID-19 as a Wake-Up Call from God
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on our world in more ways than one, but Christians are looking for the...
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The Unnecessary Suffering of COVID-19
The last couple of months, we have found ourselves in an alien environment, one where we can’t leave...
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Grace Bible Church: For Those Who Love to Study the Word
Some people choose their church based on the music, some on programs, and many on how the Bible...
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How Should Christians Cope with Toxic Family Members?
By Dr. Rebecca Deurlein It’s tough being a Christian sometimes. It requires us to act in a way...
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Profile by Sanford: Weight Loss that Stays Off
Never in our history has there been more of an emphasis on self-care. The buzzword is making its...
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Get to Know Your Republican Candidates
Tuesday, March 3 is an important date in Texas, as it is your opportunity to vote in the...
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5 Top Parenting Resolutions for 2020
It is a couple months into the new year, and while I’m a big believer in reflecting on...
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Teaching Your Kids the Power of Forgiveness
As Christians, we are called to forgive, not just 7 times, as the Bible tells us, but over...
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Local Races Matter in the 2020 Election
Another important local election is coming up on March 3, 2020. It’s time to learn about your Republican...
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Why Worrying is a Waste of Parenting Time
In my last column, I discussed how to help reduce your kids’ stress as they begin a new...
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Greatwood Collision Repair Earns Rave Reviews
Nowadays, reviews are everything. They can make or break a business, and in the case of Greatwood Collision...
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Republican Candidates Work to Challenge the Blue Wave
Some very important political races are underway in Fort Bend County, and we thought it would be advantageous...
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Cracking the Code for Weight Loss
Middle age spread. Post-menopausal belly. Diabetes. High cholesterol. Poor body image. Americans are plagued by these problems now...
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Final Touch Roofing: Integrity in All They Do
Hard work. Honesty. Integrity. Patriotism. Paul Kropf’s life goals and business philosophy are based on these principles. He...
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Teenager Success 101: Coach Kids to Success
When Rebecca Deurlein wrapped up her 24th year as an educator, she knew she didn’t want to leave...
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Final Touch Roofing: Integrity in All They Do
Hard work. Honesty. Integrity. Patriotism. Paul Kropt’s life goals and business philosophy are based on these principles. He...
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Seeing a New School Year Through Magic Eyes
Remember those hidden 3D pictures that were all the rage in the 1990’s? If you stared at the...
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Treating Patients Like Family is What Larry Caldwell, DDS is All About
For over 30 years, Larry Caldwell, DDS has maintained the dental health of children across Fort Bend County....
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When Your Kid Leaves Home for Good
Below is an article I wrote 4 years ago when my son left home to take a job...
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A Mortuary Served Up with a Side of Ministry
Flavor Church isn’t like any church you’ve experienced and “The Chef Pastor” who leads it is as unique...
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Understanding Man’s (and Woman’s!) Best Friend
If you’ve ever thought of your dog as nearly human, you’re not far from the truth. Just as...
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Helping Your Kids Make the Most of Summer
The weather is warming, trees are shedding pear blossoms, and school (and all those busses clogging the streets)...
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Love Thy Neighbor: The Medical-Spiritual Connection
Got the sniffles? There’s a lot of that going around these days, along with the stomach flu and...
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Staying Close When Loved Ones Are Far Away
The most popular piece I’ve ever written was an article for Huffington Post called When Your Kid Leaves...
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A School for the Thinking Christian
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela It’s...
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Spring Branch Honda Named Tops in the Country
When Automotive News names your dealership one of the best in the country, you’re doing something right. When...
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The Thing About Miracles
The thing about bad news is that you rarely see it coming. Life is moving along, you’re caught...
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Prodigal Student? Welcome Home!
Have you wandered away from your studies? Started on the path to education and lost your momentum along...
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Discovering Your Child’s Love Language
“I don’t understand it. I’ve raised both my kids the same way, and they’ve turned out completely different!”...
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Local Son Wins International Modeling Award
Jeff and Tiffany Sebastian have busy careers and are actively engaged in giving back to the community, but...
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Classic Chevrolet Focuses on Customers and Community
As owner of Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land, Jeff Sebastian has one guiding philosophy: Buying and maintaining a car...
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Commissioner Jack Cagle: A Caretaker for a Season
Talking to Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle is like talking to an old friend. He’s warm, forthcoming, humorous,...
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How to Empower Your Kids Against Bullies
Bullies have been around for as long as we can remember, but their prominence in the news is...
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Letting Kids Stumble
The other day I was perusing Facebook and came across a video of a newly born giraffe attempting...
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Charles Johnson: Former Houston Texan Player for Judge
Charles Johnson, by his own description, is a bit of an enigma. He’s African American, a former professional...
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Pastor Profile: Tim Barker of Katy Community Fellowship
At Katy Community Fellowship, if you believe in the power of prayer, you’ve come to the right place....
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Sugar Land Methodist Church: 100 Years of Faith-Growing
Most things don’t last very long nowadays. They grow antiquated, no longer meet our needs, or just feel...
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Quick Lane Tire & Auto Brings Customer Service to the Next Level
When Ron Ewer opened Quick Lane Tire & Auto in Richmond/Katy, it was in direct response to customer...
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“Chef Pastor” Dishes on Faith
Missing some spice in your life? Pastor Errol Clay, or Chef Pastor as he is known, has just...
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A Ban on Feeding the Homeless?
When Phillip Paul Bryant was called to serve the homeless, he had no idea he was breaking the...
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T-Shirt Dad Makes Buying Local Easy
“Buying Local” is a phrase and a philosophy that has taken off in recent years. Generally, it refers...
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Socialist for Judge
A Socialist Democrat versus a Conservative Republican for Harris County Judge? The ballot is a study in contrasts...
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Making Marriage Work
Recently, my husband and I celebrated 30 years of marriage. There was a time when that wouldn’t have...
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The Parent’s Role in the Final Months of School
In my book, Teenagers 101, I spend a lot of time talking about parent involvement in their teenagers’...
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Ted Cruz: Faith and Family Matters
I had the opportunity to speak with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz in a one-on-one conversation about faith and...
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Pastor Profile – Jorge Cardenas
Hurricane Harvey cut a wide swath, and recovery efforts continue many months later as those who lost everything...
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Faith West Grad Enters Washington DC Mayoral Race
It’s a long way from Faith West Academy to Washington, DC, but Michael Christian Woods seems to have...
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Young Love is Indeed Real
It is the month of romance and love and many will celebrate with fancy dinners, roses, and chocolates....
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Surviving Christmas and its Unmet Expectations
Shakespeare made one of the most profound statements I’ve ever heard: “Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,...
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The Science Behind the Christmas Star
The story of Jesus’ birth has been told and retold countless times over the years. No one can...
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Hallmark Brings Out the Warm Fuzzies
An attractive young professional woman running the rat race in New York or Chicago is summoned to a...
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Teaching Kids to Be Proactive
We’re all familiar with the concept of proactive versus reactive responses. A proactive approach anticipates and seeks to...
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Bringing Out the Best You
Suzanne Bruce & Associates Dermatology, located on Kingsland Blvd in Katy, is celebrating 20 years of making the...
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Harvey’s Hidden Heroes
When you live in an area hit by a devastating hurricane mixed with tornadoes and record-breaking flooding, it...
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Saved: How a Grizzly Attack Led to One Man’s Peace
Jim VanSteenhouse went hunting for moose and instead found himself in an up-close encounter with a grizzly bear....
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The Back-to-School Social Network
In the next month, you will be bombarded with all things “back to school.” Aside from the sales...
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Do Your Kids Know Why They Believe What They Believe?
As a longtime teacher, I had the pleasure of working with thousands of kids and their families over...
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A Vision into the Future
When you think about quality of life, what comes to mind? Success? Time with family? Supportive relationships? While...
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Overcoming the Summer Slide
There is a slide that is associated with summer, and it has nothing do with fun. The summer...
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Facing the Social Media Challenge
Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot about the effects of social media, which seem to range from making...
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Top 3 Tips for Coping with Stress
It’s that time of year when the cries of teenagers everywhere can be heard ‘round the world. It’s...
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Lifting Spirits, Changing Lives
Education is a touchy subject and everyone seems to have an opinion about it. Private or public? Small...
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The New Dentists in Town
Katy Star Dental is proud to announce its grand opening in Katy at the corner of FM 1463...
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Teen Body Image Doesn’t Have to be a Weighty Issue
I recently read an article circulating on Facebook that has gathered quite a bit of steam. It is...
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Dr. Steve Harris – Treating the Whole Patient
Chiropractor Steve Harris has been in practice for 40 years, but it didn’t take him nearly that long...
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Yes, You Are An Inspiration
Recently, I packed up my office at school to come home for the summer. I had collected cards...
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Don’t Let Your Kids Trade Their Wings for Worms
I heard a tale the other day that is especially applicable to today’s teenagers. Indulge me a moment,...
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Cracking the Teenager Code: 10 Tips for Ending the School Year Strong
May is just a month away, which means that kids are gearing up for final exams, final projects,...
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Saving the Least Among Us
Recently, I had an experience I just haven’t been able to shake. I accompanied a group of 52...
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Surviving Spring Break: A Guide for Parents and Teens
What’s not to like about Spring Break? It’s a much needed respite from school; the beginning of a...
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Cracking the Teenager Code: Three Ways to Get Your Kids to Talk to You
If you’re a parent, you’re about halfway through the school year, one you no longer see as new,...
