His Needs, Her Needs?
As a psychologist and counselor, I've discovered something interesting over the years as I work with people in various stages of life and...
Quenching Thirst
Does it seem like disappointment lurks around every corner? Whether it's with your job or co-workers, your spouse or other family...
Fear that Brings Freedom
Let's face it, our world seems to be a pretty fear-filled place. As I said in a previous blog, anxiety is just a fancy clinical term for...
Emotional Check Engine Lights
Have you ever been driving down the road and the check engine light comes on in your vehicle? It's an unsettling sight, isn't it? At the...
To Forgive or Not to Forgive
We have all heard that we should forgive others, that it's not only the right thing to do, but that it's actually good for us. While it's...
A Slave to Feelings
Almost 10 years ago, in 2008, God began to lead me through one of the most difficult trials of my life. I reached a point, fairly...
Counseling with Truth
Secular counseling is most often based on what's called Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Therapy (CBT). It's considered the "gold...
The Root of Worry
Worry is the timid sister to anxiety, and anxiety, when left unchecked, is the steady path to panic and all kinds of "diagnosable"...
How to "Let Go and Let God"
The saying is so cliche', isn't it? The catch phrase is tossed around across churches, on Facebook, and is common in the "Christian-ese"...
