Christian Counseling

At this point in our journey, you’re most likely beginning to make significant connections between the experiences of your childhood and the intra- or inter-personal plaguing your adult life. To clearly and uniquely consider the solutions we’ll be discussing in detail later in this book, there is one last foundational block that must be laid….

Toxic shame is a tactic of Satan. God does not use shame. He uses conviction in the life of the believer, never condemnation. Therefore, all toxic shame is dangerous and needs to be dealt with decisively. Not Measuring Up To Standards We are born into a family and a world that is filled with expectations…

God is in the business of making broken things whole. It is through the life of His spirit that we are brought back to wholeness. Nothing that has occurred in our past is allowed to have sovereign reign in our life when we summon the God of the universe for assistance. Those parts of our…

Within “dysfunctional” families, there are several roles that typically emerge. No one signs up for these. Individuals just move into them during the course of life in this family. And usually in an attempt to emotionally survive the toxic environment. Metaphorically, every member of a shame-based, dysfunctional system will do whatever necessary to exert his…

We all grew up with families, relationships, and experiences that played a part in our sense of identity and set rules for life that have remained with us throughout adulthood. While growing up with these unique windows of perspective, we knew only what we were taught, and automatically assumed it was right and true. Responses…

In scripture, God lays out His system of love. He gives us a clear pattern to follow. We have referenced this same passage form the Bible several times throughout the previous chapters, so it’s probably becoming pretty familiar. As recorded in Mark 12: 28-31 (NIV), Jesus was asked what He considered the most important commandment…

Which is more powerful: your sin or God’s ability to overcome your sin. Can man’s sin be superior to Christ’s payment for that sin? Can God, who spoke the universe into being, make a difference in your life? God Wants to Change Us Nothing can come between what you do and God’s love for you…

#21 IN MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER JOURNEY THROUGH ROBERT MCGEE’S BEST-SELLING BOOK, THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE.. Is there anything about your life (past acts, something done to you, anything about your appearance) that you believe makes it impossible for you to ever experience consistent happiness, peace, or joy? Bound To Our Past When we base our self-worth on past-failures,…

#20 IN MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER JOURNEY THROUGH ROBERT MCGEE’S BEST-SELLING BOOK, THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE.  How do wee begin to experience freedom from Satan’s lie: “Those who fail are unworthy of love and deserve to be punished.” We will be increasingly freed as we understand and apply the truth of propitiation in the context of loving and supportive…

#17 IN MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER JOURNEY THROUGH ROBERT MCGEE’S BEST-SELLING BOOK, THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE. The word “propitiation” (pronounced pro-pitch-e-ation) means that the wrath of someone who has been unjustly wronged has been satisfied. It is an act that soothes hostility and satisfies the need for vengeance. Providing His only begotten Son as the propitiation for our sins…