This One Thing Could Change your Relationship
I found myself wanting to love my husband and others well, but it seemed impossible to not keep track of wrongs. The keeping track was not intentional, but the wrongs left a mark that left me with caution. If my husband said something hurtful to me, regardless of his intention, I would be cautious about the way I interacted with him in the future especially around the topic or situation which I felt hurt over
Preparing For A Spiritual Fast
Every fast has been a different experience for me, but God has never failed to honor the sacrifice. He has blessed me every time exactly with what I needed when I needed it.
Accountability
Many of us have made New Year’s resolutions. We’ve possibly said it’s a new year and a new me. Or, we’ve resolved to lose weight, get in shape, eat healthier, or save money and statistics show that by February most have quit and resorted back to unhealthy habits.
What Toddlers Taught me About Hiking and Self-Care
Our kiddos can teach us so much if we slow down and allow them to. When we let go of the need to control the situation or the outcome we become open to possibilities of childlike wonder, breaking out in song-just because, and noticing God’s creation in such a beautiful way.
Outside the Comfort Zone
A couple weeks ago I attended my very first Life Group, a home-based Bible study. I did not know any of the people attending, but I did know the Bible study was going to be focused on Christian parenting.
Pastors and Counselors Building Stronger, Healthier Congregations
I recently conducted a presentation to a group of pastors and church leaders regarding the benefits of church leaders and Christian counselors working together to encourage and support healthier, stronger congregations
Faith & Counseling
Counseling gives people a safe place to explore their beliefs or lack thereof without judgment and that may include religious or spiritual beliefs.
I'm A Mess & So Are You
There is something so freeing about admitting we are not perfect and that in fact we are broken or as I like to say a mess. Life gets messy for all of us at times.
The Inevitable, Unpredictable Truth About Grief
No one is immune, there is no vaccine, no pill, and no preventative measure that will render us untouchable by its grips. We all are susceptible to trauma and grief and we will (if we haven’t already) experience it at some point if not several times over a lifetime.