The holiday season is often portrayed as a magical time filled with joy, connection, and celebration. But for many, it can also be a season of stress, exhaustion, and emotional challenges. Between busy schedules, high expectations, and complicated relationships, it’s...
In a world that often seems to emphasize the negative, cultivating a sense of gratitude can be a powerful way to shift your perspective and improve your well-being. Gratitude is more than just a feeling; it’s a practice that can have profound effects on both our...
Natural disasters—whether hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, or floods—leave behind not only physical destruction but also profound emotional and psychological impacts. The aftermath can challenge even the most resilient individuals, making it crucial to understand...
In our fast-paced, information-saturated world, paying attention can feel like a challenge. With notifications buzzing, endless social media feeds, and a constant stream of stimuli, our ability to concentrate is continuously tested. But what exactly happens in our...
As I was considering what to address in my counselor blog this month, it was suggested to me that I should choose the issue of hate. I would have rejected that out of hand, as hate is arguably the darkest of human emotions, but the source of the suggestion seemed to...
Do you find yourself expressing your needs more than your partner, or does it feel like your partner expresses their needs more often than you do? This is typical in most relationships; one partner will express their needs more than the other but how does this affect...
Counseling is heart-focused discipleship. Marcus Warner writes in A Deeper Walk about the traditional manner of discipleship as an outward approach that focuses on academics, behavior, and church activity. “While that is all good stuff, it still misses something that...
