Biblical Grounds For Divorce
The Christian faith does not promote or encourage divorce. It does not casually condone divorce or take it lightly. But it does allow it in certain circumstances. What might those be? The creation image of “becoming one flesh” provides a clue. God intends a married couple to become so close physically, emotionally and spiritually that…
Divorce For Christians
Divorce may be an accepted fact of life in our culture. But for many Christians in broken marriages it presents a moral dilemma. Do they stay in an unhealthy, perhaps even harmful marriage for the sake of their vow and covenant? Or do they act against their beliefs and seek a divorce? The stark choices…
Simplicity Contributes To Happiness
People who have found a reasonable amount of happiness in their lives have learned how much simplicity contributes to their happiness. Here are six suggestions that might help you discover rest for your soul and renew the joy of your salvation. Be Careful To Not Neglect Self-Care Life can be chaotic. It’s easy to get…
Choose Happiness
The Serenity Prayer was written nearly one-hundred years ago, yet still has a profound message for us today. In its final phrase, it reads, “Trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will; so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in…
Navigating Conflict With Teens
As a Christian counselor for teens, I often interact with adolescents who struggle to communicate with their parents, and parents who don’t know how to communicate with their kids. Frustrations are multiplied when each individual feels they are not being heard. There are some things for both parties to keep in mind when considering settling…
God’s Will Requires Your Obedience
What we need for our decision-making is not new revelation about what God wants us to do. Rather, God’s will requires your obedience to what He has already revealed, along with wisdom to make good choices. James wrote, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all” (James 1:5)….