But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. -I Corinthians 8:1b, NIV Knowledge is not a substitute for character. You can know all the things and still make poor choices. As a couple, you could have gone to all the wisest counselors and still ended up divorced after infidelity. Knowledge is not the same as … Continue reading "All the counseling in the world!"
Revive Our Hearts
Spiritual maturity won’t come unless we humble ourselves to receive counsel, exhortation, and even correction from faithful women who are a bit farther down the road.
Public Service Announcement: Do NOT use your cheater’s individual therapist for couple’s counseling! One of my many mistakes with my first marriage’s demise was agreeing to see my (now ex) wife’s individual therapist for couple’s counseling. The therapist and her had worked with each other for months, if not years, by that point. I knew … Continue reading "Avoid using your Cheater’s therapist!"
Signs Your Marriage Needs Some Counseling
Sometimes things in our marriages get very hard. Here are some ideas for how to handle it when your marriage is on the rocks.
Feeling trapped by addiction can seem overwhelming. Many have turned to counseling. Can counseling help you cope with addiction?
Ready to get married? There is so much to plan and prepare for your big day. For help, use this quick guide to get started.
“God, why is this happening to me? Why did you let this happen?”When amid brokenness, we cannot help but question God’s purpose. Most Christians sometimes feel they do not deserve to be in a particular situation because they have been keeping God’s command.In 2022, I asked God those questions when...
Love is not good enough to keep your marriage working, yet when you put Jesus in the center, you can see Him working and blessing your relationship with your spouse. Why do you need Jesus in your marriage? Because marriage is hard work, there is no time off or vacation in marriage. Every detail is
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Doubting is not uncommon for teenagers. This can be especially true for those who are navigating their faith. Many may view doubt as a negative thing. However, it can actually be a sign of growth and a desire for deeper understanding. As a Christian, it can be challenging for you to watch a teen struggle
A lot of people who reach out to inquire about coaching tell me they’ve “tried everything.” A short paraphrase of such stories goes something like this… “After I saw a specialist for every body part, and medicated the symptoms of my symptoms, I got off the medical merry-go-round and… I pivoted to trying holistic practitioners/coaches, who gave me “functional” tests instead of blood tests, supplements instead of drugs, corrective exercises instead of physical therapy, elimination diets instea
Revive Our Hearts
Satan loves to attack when we’re the most vulnerable, but God’s Word never fails as we fight back.
Every human needs spiritual counsel. The only way to overcome mental and emotional challenges is through godly wisdom.
For 23 years, we ran a “home ICU” for our son Nicholas. Nick was born with severe cerebral palsy and he is very medically complex. Movi…
Mary knew she needed some counseling but had no idea on how to find a counselor that could help her. She wanted change and could not figure out how to make that change happen. She attended a healthy church and wanted more of Jesus in her life. Victoria also thought about getting counseling. While she believed in God, she was raised in a cultish church that had warped views of who He is. She feared a Christian therapist would add more harm to her fragile soul. Mary and Victoria both need a sp…
…and if you see him going the wrong direction, cry out and correct him. If there is true repentance on his part, forgive him. -Luke 17:3, TPT What I find interesting is how much advice is given about forgiveness for faithful spouses as if this is the hardest part–convincing faithful spouses to forgive. I don’t … Continue reading “The Danger and Allure of Premature Forgiveness”
Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful…. -Psalm 1:1, NKJV I dubbed them “The Unholy Trinity.” They were a group of people that my (now ex) wife had tapped to decide the fate of our marriage, … Continue reading “The counsel of the wicked”
You can trust a Christian Counselor for helping you out in finding the right solutions to the problems you’re facing. Read this out.
“I talked through my issues around the affair with my therapist. We’re good now,” says Cheater. He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her.“ -Mark 10:11, NIV An affair is a violation of the marriage vow to “forsake all others.” The cheater has sinned against their spouse–whether physically or … Continue reading “Cheater: “I talked it out with my therapist. We’re good now.””
As a leader, there are many times I feel like the mediator between opposing viewpoints. I’m steering our team towards a common, shared vision, but there are a myriad of opinions in how we accomplish the vision. This sometimes causes conflict. Managing conflict as a leader is a critical part of creating healthy cultures.