Passion Makes Life Better
Have you ever struggled with keeping your word on something? A diet, maybe? As a counselor, I have pondered this question many times. The question is, “Why is it we Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Critical Thinking
People Do What They DO Because They Believe What They Believe
Romans 12:2 tells us that we need to not conform ourselves to the pattern of this world. It teaches us that we do that by transforming by the renewing of Continue Reading →
How Are Counselors Like Cops?
I was speaking with a police officer I know and we reached a point in our conversation where we compared our professions. Though I do not arrest anyone, there are Continue Reading →
Healing Through Forgiveness
First of all, healing (emotionally) is the result of when a person changes the way he or she processes the memories that were the result of an emotional trauma so Continue Reading →
Do You As A Counselor Pass the Test?
In chapter 2 of the book of Revelation, in the first seven verses, Jesus sends a message to the church at Ephesus. In this message, He makes one interesting statement, Continue Reading →
Changing The Pattern
IF YOU WANT THE SAME OLD THINGS TO KEEP HAPPENING TO YOU, THEN KEEP DOING THE SAME OLD THINGS. For things to continue the way they’ve always been, do nothing Continue Reading →
What Is My “Calling” In Life?
This is one of the most asked questions by new believers. Implied in the question is that someone other than yourself will have the answer which, on the contrary, you Continue Reading →
The Truth About Half-Truths
Would Jesus ever tell anyone to hate someone else? Luke 14:25-26 (NASB), “Now large crowds were going along with Him; and He turned and said to them, If anyone comes Continue Reading →
Telling The Truth, “In Love.”
The idea is that just “telling the truth” to others because we feel they need to hear it may not be the great idea we might think it is. If Continue Reading →
Words Of Emptiness
I had a discussion with a fellow Christian one day, and I unpleasantly surprised by what I realized about him. I have known this man for many years, so I Continue Reading →
Stop Playing “The Game”
One of my brothers called me one day. I could tell from his voice that he seemed stressed a bit. “You doing anything?” he asked. “Nope,” I answered, “just watching Continue Reading →
How Jesus Discipled
Share Jesus shared who He was through words and deeds. Connect When people accepted his message, He invited them to connect with him in a relationship. Minister As these disciples Continue Reading →
Why Do Some Believers Have Trouble Obeying God?
Why do some people struggle so much living the Christian life as they understand the Lord wants from them? They tell themselves that they want to do what is “right,” Continue Reading →
Jesus Was Human!
The religious side of me cringes at reading that statement, but the practical part of me says, “Of course He was!” One of the dichotomies Christians struggle with is the Continue Reading →
How To “Hear” The Voice Of God
What can keep you from hearing God’s voice? Here are only eleven reasons. Not seeking it often enough. Distracted by a crisis or a major issue. Predetermined answer or outcome. Continue Reading →
A Love Hate Relationship With God?
A “Love-Hate” relationship with God. This may seem like a strange phrase. Webster defines a “love-hate relationship” as, “strong feelings of both love and hatred for someone.” Is it possible Continue Reading →
Are You A Liar?
At the core of who I am, what makes me be me, is that I am a man of my Word. There is nothing more important to me than recognition Continue Reading →
Words of Emptiness
I had a discussion with a fellow Christian one day, and I was unpleasantly surprised by what I realized about him. I have known this man for many years, so Continue Reading →
Advance Counseling Course: Financial Counseling
Objectives: At the end of the course, you the counselor will be able to provide the counselee with the tools and methods to help that person or couple with a Continue Reading →
Faith Based Christian Counseling; Are You Qualified?
Depending on whom you ask, you will get different answers on what actually qualifies one to become a counselor. Those persons who have taken the time made the effort, and Continue Reading →