Seeking Wise Counsel: Finding Strength and Safety in Faith-Based Support In our faith journey, we often encounter trials and tribulations that leave us feeling lost, confused, or overwhelmed. In these moments, Proverbs’ wisdom rings true: “Where there is no counsel,...
The Gift of Emotions Understanding How God Created Us God created us with emotions to reflect His image. Emotions serve as a gift that connects us with God and others. When we recognize the opportunities emotions provide, we realize that how we live, relate to others,...
OCD Is A Struggle for Control and Valuing Certainty There is the Power of Faith Have you ever felt like you need to do things repeatedly, like checking if the door is locked or making sure everything is just right? Psychology labels this as Obsessive-Compulsive...
Finding Hope and Healing with Biblical Counseling Are negative thoughts, anxiety, or depression wearing you down? Does worry feel constant? Does depression steal your joy? Do you feel a spiritual weight? You are not alone. There is hope and help through biblical...
Can Christians Experience Depression? Feeling depressed as a Christian can be confusing. The Bible tells us that God loves us, that we are more than conquerors in Christ (Romans 8:37), and that He offers peace beyond understanding (Philippians 4:7). So why, despite...
God Requies Us to Move As Christians, we are taught to seek God’s wisdom when we face tough times. It’s a beautiful way to show humility, admitting that we can’t solve our problems alone. Here’s the catch: when we pray and ask for God’s help,...
A humorous, lighthearted take on talk therapy with a faith-filled approach to healing. If you’re thinking therapy is just about talking about your feelings, well, you’re halfway correct. Here are some common mental health conditions that talk therapy (plus a little...
Fear is something everyone feels sometimes. It might happen when facing something new or scary or thinking something bad might happen. But did you know that fear doesn’t have to control you? God wants to help you stop fear from taking over your life. He tells us in...
The Bible provides powerful guidance for managing stress by focusing on God’s specific instruction on how to find peace in the chaos of life. It’s a direct instruction requiring practice, trust in God, and self-awareness. Here’s how it encourages us to...
June 2023, By Jane Perkins, MS, LCPC, LPC The Power of Forgiveness: Improve Your Mental Health. Forgiveness isn’t just okay. It’s powerful. Believe it or not, it does make you feel better. That is a huge benefit of forgiveness. Forgiving helps your mind...
