Most Christians have heard the instruction to “take every thought captive,” but understanding the verse is not the same as knowing how to practice it. When fear, shame, anger, resentment, suspicion, or hopelessness begins running through your mind, what are you actually supposed to do with those thoughts? Paul writes, “We demolish arguments and every…
Have you ever wondered why you feel anxious all the time? Why you struggle to relax even when nothing seems wrong? Why you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, forgetful, or emotionally drained? Many women who come into my counseling office describe feeling like they’re constantly waiting for something bad to happen. They replay conversations in their minds….
Why Relationship Anxiety Feels So Intense There’s a question I hear often in counseling: “Why do I feel so anxious in my relationships?” For some, that anxiety shows up as overthinking. For others, it feels like a constant sense of uneasiness—like something is always just slightly off. And for many, it becomes especially intense when…
Dealing with emotional immaturity in relationships is one of the most draining experiences many people face. You try to have an honest conversation, but instead, things escalate. Defensiveness appears, blame gets shifted, and the real issue disappears beneath reaction and chaos. As a result, you walk away feeling exhausted, confused, or even questioning yourself. However,…
As America becomes steadily more diverse, inclusive, and secular, the fundamental reasons for some of our longstanding Christian traditions and beliefs have, for many, lost much of their meaning. There must be an answer Here are a few of what I call “anxiety reducers” that you can implement this Christmas season. Start small as you…
American teens are among the. unhappiest in the world, according to an international study of children aged between 10 and 15. A quarter of 15-year-olds report low life satisfaction, reports the Children’s Society, which commissioned the study. “Our teenagers are facing a happiness recession, with 15-year-olds recording the lowest life satisfaction on average,” says researcher…
I’ve had conversations with countless people – even in my own family – who see Christians as hypocrites. Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “hypocrite” in these two ways: “Your words and actions don’t align” I’ve asked people who feel strongly that many people who call themselves “Christians” are just hypocrites this question: “What is it…
When was growing up in the 1960s and 70s, I had this false notion that Christians were weak and kinda powerless. Like they couldn’t argue or get angry or take on leadership because that would not reflect what it meant be be a Christian. Now that I’ve been a Christ-follower for over three decades, I’m…
I’m always amazed at how many motivational speakers, books, and conferences there are these days. “You can do it!” “There’s no I in team.” “The only thing holding you back from success is yourself.” And the list goes on and on. Through the lens of the world’s perspective, these all make perfect sense. Expectations —…
The term “narcissist” has practically become a household word in the past couple decades. Secular science and psychology tend to lump the term narcissist into a broader pool of mental disorders that includes the likes of ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety…