Generational raising of children

The Wisdom of the Past: Why Older Generations Hold the Key to Rebuilding Mental Resilience

By Michael Hall, Be-More Alive Ministries

Introduction: A Crisis of Anxiety and Identity

We are witnessing an unprecedented crisis in mental health among younger generations. Rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm have skyrocketed, particularly since the rise of smartphones and social media. According to Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, these shifts are not just anecdotal—they are statistical and global.

But here’s the question: Why did older generations, who faced economic hardships, wars, and fewer technological conveniences, report far fewer struggles with anxiety and depression? The answer lies in the structure of their upbringing—their social environment, discipline, and community.

At Be-More Alive Ministries, we believe the solution isn’t just in therapy and medication but in restoring the wisdom and structure that older generations had. It’s time for parents, mentors, and community leaders to reclaim their role in raising resilient, disciplined, and emotionally grounded young people.


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The Mental Health Divide: Then vs. Now

Mental health struggles existed in past generations, but not at the levels we see today. In the 1950s through the early 2000s, anxiety and depression were far less common among youth. Compare that to today, where rates of teenage depression and suicide have more than doubled in the last decade.

What changed? Older generations—particularly Baby Boomers and Gen X—grew up in environments that built resilience:

More face-to-face interaction and socialization.

Physical activity and outdoor play without screens.

Strict but loving discipline that instilled respect and responsibility.

Faith-based and community-driven support systems.


Compare that to today, where children and teenagers are spending 7-9 hours a day on screens, consuming social media that distorts reality, breeds comparison, and encourages self-doubt. The digital world has replaced real-world experiences, leaving many young people with no grounding in reality, purpose, or identity.


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The Role of Social Media and Technology in Mental Decline

Haidt’s research exposes a direct link between social media use and declining mental health, particularly in girls. Why? Because platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat promote:

Unrealistic comparisons that erode self-esteem.

Anxiety-inducing content that feeds fear and hopelessness.

Short attention spans that make focus and discipline difficult.

A lack of real-world consequences, creating entitlement and emotional fragility.


In past generations, bullying happened in person. Conflicts were resolved face-to-face. Today, social media has removed accountability, allowing people to say things they would never say in real life. Worse, many parents are allowing devices to raise their children, outsourcing discipline and engagement to screens.

We now have a generation of digitally connected but emotionally disconnected young people, struggling with purpose, resilience, and confidence.


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The Erosion of Parental Authority and the Cost of “Soft” Parenting

Another stark difference between past generations and today is parenting. Older generations emphasized discipline, responsibility, and hardship as part of life. Today’s parenting trends, influenced by “safetyism” and overprotection, have left children ill-equipped to handle real-world struggles.

Parents used to say “Go outside and play”—today, they hand over a tablet.

Discipline used to be firm but loving—today, many parents fear being “too harsh.”

Responsibilities like chores, working early, and contributing to the home were expected—today, many teens lack real-world responsibilities until adulthood.


Haidt argues that this overprotection, combined with social media, has made kids weaker, not stronger. Parents have unintentionally raised a generation that struggles with independence, emotional control, and real-world resilience.

But it’s not too late. The solution lies in intergenerational wisdom.


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The Solution: Older Generations Must Lead Again

At Be-More Alive Ministries, we believe that Baby Boomers and Gen X hold a blueprint for resilience, faith, and structure that younger generations desperately need. We need to bring back mentorship, discipline, and faith-based guidance to restore what has been lost.

Here’s how we do it:

1. Reintroduce Intergenerational Mentorship

Older men and women must take on the role of guides, not just elders. Youth need to hear the stories of perseverance, discipline, and faith that past generations lived through. At Be-More Alive Ministries, we integrate this mentorship into reentry programs, youth outreach, and faith-based community work.

2. Restore Parental Authority

Parents must reclaim their role as leaders, not just providers. That means:

Limiting screen time and prioritizing face-to-face engagement.

Instilling responsibility with chores, jobs, and service to the family.

Teaching resilience through challenges, not avoiding them.

Grounding children in faith, showing them a foundation deeper than social media trends.


3. Bring Back the Role of Faith & Community

Older generations had strong faith and community ties that provided emotional security. Churches, local groups, and ministries must step up to fill the gap left by broken homes and digital isolation.

At Be-More Alive Ministries, we are committed to rebuilding these lost foundations. Through fatherhood initiatives, reentry programs, and mentorship, we are bringing back the wisdom that kept past generations strong.


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Call to Action: It’s Time to Rebuild

We are at a crossroads. If we continue on this path, the next generation will be more anxious, lost, and disconnected than ever before. But if we restore the discipline, structure, and resilience of older generations, we can change the trajectory.

Parents: Reclaim your role as guides, not just caretakers.

Mentors: Step up to lead younger men and women with wisdom.

Faith & Community Leaders: Build spaces where youth can grow without the toxic influence of social media.


At Be-More Alive Ministries, we are dedicated to this mission. If you are ready to join us in reclaiming the strength of past generations and rebuilding resilient youth, reach out today.

Contact Michael Hall, Be-More Alive Ministries
📧 BeMoreAlive828@gmail.com
📞 828-216-9077

Let’s bring back what was lost. Let’s raise a generation that is strong in faith, disciplined in life, and resilient in spirit

The Armor Pt1

Historically, the belt was an essential component of a soldier’s armor, both functionally and symbolically. In the context of Roman armor, which Paul likely had in mind when writing Ephesians 6:14, the belt (cingulum or balteus) was crucial for several reasons:

1. Securing the Rest of the Armor

The belt held the soldier’s tunic in place, preventing it from hindering movement.

It provided structural support for the breastplate, keeping it firmly in position.


2. Holding the Weaponry

The Roman soldier’s sword (gladius) was often attached to the belt, making it easily accessible in battle.

Other small weapons, like daggers, could also be secured on the belt.


3. Symbol of Readiness and Authority

A soldier girding his belt was a sign of being ready for action, as opposed to being at rest.

It was part of the military identity—Roman soldiers wore distinctive belts even when off-duty.


4. Providing Stability and Core Strength

The belt reinforced the soldier’s midsection, helping with mobility and endurance in combat.


Spiritual Implication in Ephesians 6:14

Paul’s reference to the “belt of truth” suggests that truth serves as the foundation that holds everything together in the Christian life, much like a soldier’s belt. Just as a belt secured a Roman soldier’s armor and weaponry, truth secures the believer’s spiritual integrity, readiness, and ability to stand firm against deception.

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Truth Unveiled

And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great sub-stance.” – Genesis 15:13-14
For most of our lives we’ve been taught that the church has replaced Israel, Israel migrated and mixed with all nations, and that God no longer cares about Israel… but if that’s the case, how can the church trust anything that comes out of the mouth of God if he’d just back out on all the promises made to Israel?
+ God never abandoned Israel.
+ Christianity did not replace the nation of Israel.
+ Much of Christian doctrine was designed to reinforce white supremacy.
One of the biggest travesties of the Transatlantic Slave Trade is that black culture prior to coming to America was completely erased on purpose. What couldn’t be erased was eventually white washed until we were so uncertain of our identity that we began to identify with two lands… African American…
+ In the late 1400s Portugal began deporting black Hebrews to the West Coast of Africa.
+ European journals written before and after the Transatlantic slave trade confirm Hebrews were black.
+ French, English, Portuguese, and German maps show The Kingdom of Judah located in Africa.
+ A 1766 Spanish map has Negroland marked as “populated by Jews”.
The reason it is so hard to uncover our true history is because of Eurocentric Christian racism. Most of them and many of our own people simply refuse to look at the evidence, so they deflect in order to avoid it.
+ “Salvation isn’t about race.”
+ “Why does it matter?”
+ “You need to repent.”
They will say anything to keep us from teach OUR HISTORY from OUR BOOK. They want to teach the deception of a light, Middle Eastern, and olive Israel, while ignoring all the references to black Hebrews in the Bible.
+ Moses, Joseph, and Paul were all mistaken for Egyptians.
+ Job said, “my skin is black upon me.”
+ Solomon’s lover said, “I am black but lovely.”
When questioned about these inconsistencies with what we see in movies and on TV, the common Christian cop out is to try to explain it away as meaning something other than what the text indicates.
+ Daniel describes Christ as having skin the color of bronze in the book of Daniel.
+ John describes Christ as having skin the color of bronze in the book of Revelation.
+ Christ describes his own feet as the color of bronze in the book of Revelation.

After 14 1/2 years in prison I was released in March of 2017. Having not seen my oldest daughter’s since 2000. I went home to Baltimore December of 2017. Being Born Again I went with great expectation to reconcile with my oldest daughter’s Jessica and Adrienne. My soul was indeed Redeemed but healing with my Daughter’s was not instantaneous. The Fractured Father Syndrome that I speak of through my Organization had found place amongst myself and children.My  daughter’s stated that they did not want themselves nor their children (my grandchildren( being involved with the guy that they last saw in 2000.After about two-three yrs approximately 2020 my oldest daughter contacted me to mend our relationship.However my second Daughter was not so inclined.Well glory to YHWH Jessica and I have reunited in fellowship.Then approximately 2 months ago I received a call that Adrienne my second daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.With such a diagnosis she contacted me and said enough is enough. “It’s Time for us to heal Daddy.”I am the evidence that Dead Beat Dad is not an identity

New Chapters

Some peoples problems are their identity. Be sensitive about sharing your testimony.
         Some people often identify w/their problems or issues more than the already attained victorious.
          I, You,We are not what we are going through. 
          Plenty of people bump into YESHUA; many touched. However,only a few grabbed hold of.
         ” Be-More Alive Ministries “

#KingdomIdentity
#restored
#bornagain
#AllThingsNew
#newchapter

YHWHS Family

Shalom and Blessings

This is something the RUACH revealed to me.

In MY original KINGDOM, there was a rebellion amongst MY first family (heavenly host).

In the mind of the adversary, he thought he had prevailed and obtained earth as his own.
When I created Adam and Eve he felt as if I had invaded his territory (The Earth is MINE, the fulness thereof, and them that dwell therein).

In MY Sovereign rule, MY image of family is always the standard.

Out of corruption I’VE always chosen a remnant

I created Adam and Eve: Replacing those who fell.
I created Israel my nation in the midst of a “fallen world.”
I created the church in the midst of a fallen world.

Adam and Eve against the bene ha elohim
Israel against the kingdoms of the world.
The church against all of the rule of the kingdom of darkness.

Babylon symbolizes evil. “Anciently Babylon was the chief and capital city of the Babylonian empire. … “… To the Lord’s people anciently, Babylon was known as the center of iniquity, carnality, and worldliness.

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The bene ha elohim must have thought YHWH would use Egypt.

All of the knowledge spiritually and naturally, science, mathematics that came out of Egypt.  No wonder Egypt is called the cradle of civilization.

Freemasonry, sororities etc trace their roots back to Egypt. However Babylon had it all first

But YHWH had a trick. Choose Abraham through him established Yisreal to bring forth YESHUA.

It’s never been about saving the nation’s.

Yisrael wasn’t elected based on merit Yisrael actually has no worth now but so that the glory of YHWH might be manifested

Adam and Eve against the heavenly hosts

Yisrael against the nation’s ruled by the bene ha elohim Duet 32:8

YESHUA against the enemy.

The Body against the world

YESHUA spoiled principalities, powers, and all the authority and dominion of the entire kingdom of darkness

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#discipleship
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Images or Copies

“As Believers What Are We Modeling?” PT 1Are you an Imager or A Copy??Much today pulls on our attention and time to the extent that We find ourselves missing the foundation of intimacy with YHWH. Church leaders have become the foundational voice in our lives and while many of them are appointed by the HOLY SPIRIT Spirit we have replaced the leadership of the HOLY SPIRIT with the voice from the leaders.This does not mean that we don’t submit ourselves to leadership appointed by the HOLY SPIRIT.However when the voice of our leaders becomes a dominant voice we have in turn exchanged. Moses told the people that YHWH wished that all HIS people would prophecy which in turns means at the core that HIS people would have an intimacy of their own with HIM that whether Moses came down or not they would know how to live. Numbers 11:29,30Paul said Follow me as I follow YESHUA 1Corinthians 11:1.Unless do some digging Paul was a chief pharisee. At the core pharisees knew, how to conduct business Remember they were able to get the Roman nation.to support them along with compromising and lead a nation of people as well as influence or culture.Paul was a formidable force and a regards to being a pharisee yet he abandoned all of that for the purpose of being an imager instead of a copy.When Paul said follow me as I follow CHRIST the foundation of that verse comes from him laboring to CHRIST before him in people.I can hear Paul saying (Phil 3:5) no matter how smart I am how much influence I have how much education and learning I have acquired I am not the model follow me as I follow CHRIST because my goal is that you bear the image of the MESSIAH and not the image of myself.So from a leadership perspective if Paul was laboring till we become images of CHRIST then that means the entire body should be a bear image of CHRIST.

Image or Copy??

Hebrews 8As generations came so came a lack of faith.

Be careful what you copy.

*Be careful what you copy.

*It’s not YHWH that you want nothing to do with it’s the copy of YHWH passed down through the generations.

*Coping a lesser covenant.

*American Christianity does not look like the original model.

*Don’t miss the KINGDOM by coping the world.

*People crop their lives and show you what they want you to see.

*Be careful what you copy from people, you don’t know what it cost them.

*I can honor a copy without coping it myself.

*The Pharisees copied the law but missed the heart of YHWH.

* “After all, though you should have ten thousand teachers (guides to direct you) in CHRIST, yet you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in YESHUA through the glad tidings (the Gospel).”‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭4:15‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

Father’s give birth to something new. They don’t model something after themselves.*Be careful what you copy in your heart for it will pattern your life.

My Journey

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now Your word do I keep [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying it].It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.”‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119:67, 71‬ ‭AMPC‬‬“Wherefore I say unto thee, Her (his) sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she (he) loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.”‭‭Luke‬ ‭7:47‬ ‭KJV‬‬When I met the FATHER it was at a time when the reality of the consequences of sin was still being proclaimed.But the BLOOD!!!!!“I met the FATHER when thug living was the stronghold in my life.When drug dealing and addiction were the strongholds.When internal wounds,hurt,pain, etc were the strongholds.When attempted sexual abuse and the scars led to the stronghold that motivated me to hurt others.When the judge sentenced me to 14 yrs 4 months to 19 yrs 7 months for attempted murder and armed robbery.”But in the midst of all of that I heard of a BLOOD that was the solution to all the problems of life.I heard of A BLOOD that only allowed one pellet from a shotgun to strike me in the neck.I heard of A BLOOD that kept me in the midst of overdosing in a hotel in FL.I heard of A BLOOD that would hold back the demands of YHWHS law long enough for the SPIRIT of YHWH to convict.I heard of A BLOOD that would unite me with a Love like none I had ever seen or experienced ever in my life.The BLOOD of YESHUA became a reality just as it did at Calvary.I’m here to declare to you _________________ my life is a testimony to the fact that The FATHER is after you. HE has seen your rebellion,your pain, your hurt, your skepticism,your everything and has declared that HE wants you.Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now Your word do I keep [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying it].It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.”‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119:67, 71‬ ‭AMPC‬‬“Wherefore I say unto thee, Her (his) sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she (he) loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.”‭‭Luke‬ ‭7:47‬ ‭KJV‬‬When I met the FATHER it was at a time when the reality of the consequences of sin was still being proclaimed.But the BLOOD!!!!!“I met the FATHER when thug living was the stronghold in my life.When drug dealing and addiction were the strongholds.When internal wounds,hurt,pain, etc were the strongholds.When attempted sexual abuse and the scars led to the stronghold that motivated me to hurt others.When the judge sentenced me to 14 yrs 4 months to 19 yrs 7 months for attempted murder and armed robbery.”But in the midst of all of that I heard of a BLOOD that was the solution to all the problems of life.I heard of A BLOOD that only allowed one pellet from a shotgun to strike me in the neck.I heard of A BLOOD that kept me in the midst of overdosing in a hotel in FL.I heard of A BLOOD that would hold back the demands of YHWHS law long enough for the SPIRIT of YHWH to convict.I heard of A BLOOD that would unite me with a Love like none I had ever seen or experienced ever in my life.The BLOOD of YESHUA became a reality just as it did at Calvary.I’m here to declare to you _________________ my life is a testimony to the fact that The FATHER is after you. HE has seen your rebellion,your pain, your hurt, your skepticism,your everything and has declared that HE wants you.