A few days ago I blogged about my greatest disappointment in men. In today’s article, I want to continue to share about my frustrations categorically with men. But this time, not from the vantage point of what they do that is hurtful to others. I’ll be describing where men drop the ball in marriage, parenting,…
When seeking something new and foreign to us, we all have some sense of hesitation — at least until we understand more about what we’re moving into. This is often a concern for many people when it comes to seeking Christ-centered counseling. I’ve made a mental note over the years about people’s most common reasons…
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,…
The final entry on the list of areas of life where we must learn to let go has to do with the covetousness of our hearts. This trait is a common result of the lack of contentment coupled with the belief that more of this or that will bring more fulfillment. God’s word teaches us…
When someone falls for a practical joke or prank, he may feel “foolish” for a moment or two. But those who fall for “the wisdom of this world,” and build their lives on it, will spend all eternity regretting such a foolish choice. In order for our relationship with Jesus to mature, we must accept…
Adam and Eve chose to submit to their own selfish wills rather than the will of God. By that one single decision, the entire world was turned upside-down. Opposite of how God had created it to be.. Two thousand years ago, God chose to enter this upside-down world in the form of a baby. He…
PART 2 OF 2 — Is it a sin to talk too much? After reading verses from Proverbs that address the issue, it might seem easier to just stop talking all together! That would be too easy. Taming our tongue is difficult. The right response is the discipline of self-discipline. It is the application of wisdom in…
We all have an innate longing to be liked and accepted by others. Being likable is what allows us to develop lasting friendships and meaningful connections. It’s also what enables us to work well in a team or effectively manage others. But what makes someone personable? What are the most common habits of likable people?…
PART 1 OF 2 You’ve probably heard about emotional intelligence, right? It’s not about acing every test or being a whiz at trivia. Nope, it’s all about understanding and managing emotions – your own and others’. And guess what? It can make a huge difference in all parts of life. So, how do you spot…
Introduction to The 5 Life Languages ® (continued) The five-element theory provides the ability to consider people in different categories. As a result, we are each different from one another relative to which elements is more or less dominant in relation to the others. Individualized therapy is available online through Life Training Christian Counseling in…