What To Anticipate In Christian Counseling
I’ve discovered that there are some folks who, for whatever reason, seem to to have pretty strong feelings about counselors, whether Christian or otherwise. Maybe they’ve not been provided an accurate picture of what to anticipate in Christian counseling. There are a few common reasons this seems to be the case: You may be a…
The Model Prayer For Christians
.From Jesus model prayer for Christians, found in Matthew 6:9-13 KJV, we can learn seven elements of not only how to pray, but why and when each element of the prayer are particularly important. Jesus provides the model prayer for us to follow Here are the remaining four of the seven elements He teaches us…
Mental Health Of Teens
As a Christian counselor for teens, I encounter many adolescents who are wrestling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and identity crises. The mental health of teens like these can directly reflect the environment they are growing up in, whether it’s at home, church, or school. According to the CDC, in 2021, “nearly one-third (29%) [of…
7 Types Of Prayer
In the Bible, Jesus told His disciples how they should pray. We refer to this as the Lord’s Prayer. From Jesus model prayer we can learn seven elements of not only how to pray, but why Jesus felt that each element of the prayer was important. In the centuries since Jesus initially spoke these words,…
What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus?
If you’ve been around church or Christianity for any length of time, you’ve undoubtedly heard something said about “following Jesus.” On the surface it seems like a pretty simple concept, right? Like if you told me to follow the blue car in front of me. I would focus on the tail lights of the blue…
Controlling Your Wife Is A Form Of Abuse
The word “control” can be perceived in many ways. My use of it in this article will hopefully reflect several of those. It’s important that we consider how a husband’s efforts to control his wife is a form of abuse. Abuse, regardless what form it takes, is the ultimate sign of a man/husband’s inner issues…