3 False Beliefs That Contribute to Depression
From a Christ-centered, Bible-based perspective, there is such a thing as absolute truth. Today’s world tries hard to convince us that “truth” is relative, and each individual has the right to choose their own version of truth. I half-way agree with that. I agree with the part that each individual has the right to choose…
It’s More Than Obedience
Parenting has to be one of the most beautiful and difficult things in the world. It requires humility and patience that can be difficult to muster at times. Parents are challenged to help their children navigate childhood while simultaneously equipping them to be healthy adults. This means when teaching them obedience, it’s important to include…
How Does Online Counseling Work?
Prior to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, our counselors met virtually with roughly twenty percent of our clients. While our doors were closed during the worst of the pandemic, we obviously met with every client online. Notwithstanding, the number of clients we met with each week steeply declined. As things in America began to open up,…
Your Spouse Is Not Your Real Enemy
Part 2 of 2 God created marriage. And He also offers understanding for how we are to move toward resolving conflict as well. No, there’s not a chapter or verse in the Bible entitled, “How to resolve conflict.” But His word is filled with important principles and examples of what healthy resolution and reconciliation could…
Keys To Healthy Conflict In Marriage
Part 1 of 2 Every married couple will eventually have conflict in their relationship. Once in a while I’ll counsel someone who says they’ve never had conflict, or maybe that they never once saw their parents argue. I’m confident to say, married couples who never have conflict are either deeply codependent with each other, or…
3 Learned Patterns That Often Lead To Anxiety
Human beings are not born compulsive or addicted or driven or obsessive or perfectionistic. These traits are all learned adaptations to life in this fallen world. The intensity and trajectory of our extremes are in direct response to the myriad experiences of our childhood. This is not to say these experiences were necessarily negative or…