Matrescence
The Transition Period to Becoming a Mother Did you know that there is an anthropological term that defines the transition …
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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 …
But God, In the Family
But God, In the Family Genesis 31:42 If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear …
Life’s “True” Perspective”
Hope in Uncertain Times In these days of uncertainty and with so many changes in our lives, we need hope. …