The Addiction Cycle, Pornography, and Shame
In the fight against addiction, the addiction cycle is one of the most important concepts to understand and apply. Originally …
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Running The Race of Grief with Endurance and Faith
Running is one of my favorite hobbies. I’m not an accomplished athlete, just an average runner who enjoys the structure …
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
A Biblical Approach to Mental Renewal In the counseling room, I often remind clients of this truth: your thoughts shape …
How to Stay Addicted
Five Sure-Fire Strategies to Stay Stuck (…and what to do instead) If you’re looking to stay trapped in your addiction …
Shame: God’s Path to Healing
A Biblical Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Shame Shame is one of the most paralyzing emotions a person can …
Fighting Porn Addiction, Part 2
Follow the link to read Part 1 of this series on the addictive power of pornography and porn addiction. Internet …
Rainbow in the Sky
While leaving the office one evening in December, I saw the most beautiful, full rainbow. It literally stopped me in …
Navigating Suffering While Maintaining Your Faith
Hard things happen to all of us, but sometimes, it feels like more than we can take. It’s often more …
Fighting Porn Addiction, Part 1
This article is the first in a series on fighting the addictive power of pornography. The series aims to explain …
Matrescence
The Transition Period to Becoming a Mother Did you know that there is an anthropological term that defines the transition …
Take Up the Cross
In a recent episode of The Chosen, a television series created, co-written, and directed by Dallas Jenkins, I watched the …
Codependency, Part 3b
How do you war with your imperfections? In this next installment on Codependency, we focus on the relationship we have …
A Life Transition
It’s the beginning of the school year for many people or families. This time of year can trigger all sorts …
Fear of Fear
In his first inaugural address of 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt asserted the following about fear: “… the only thing we …
Finding Mental Resilience After an Injury
After suffering an injury recently, I found myself facing some unwanted limitations in my daily routine. I felt challenged to …
The Lost Art of Lament
I remember it so clearly and vividly because it still shows up every once in a while. It’s a feeling …
There is Hope after Trauma
I have found myself in several conversations recently, both with clients and friends, where the other person has implied that …
Advent: Purpose in the Waiting
Isaiah 9:2-3 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in …
Recovering From An Affair
How can a couple recover from an affair? Working through an affair can be an extremely painful experience. When an …
Silencing the Storm: A Biblical Parallel for EMDR
A Biblical Parallel for EMDR Jesus Calms a Storm Mark 4:35-41 35 On that day, when …