There is a scripture in the Bible (Matthew 5:45) that reads “…For he makes his sun rise on the evil and good and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” This passage lets us know that even as Christian believers, everyone goes through hard seasons. How we chose to navigate those moments and what we learn from…
Christian Counseling is a look at life’s problems from the perspective of the Bible. The bible is a perfect reference for the issues we face in life because it contains solutions that God has guided. The best part is they are applicable to everyday life. The problem with self When we look at life from…
The ideal of Christian marriage as a safe, nurturing place lasting “until death does us part,” has historically been a sticking point for those suffering from emotionally abusive conditions when seeking Christian counseling. The conflict between the dream of a perfect world and rigid interpretations of Biblical principles sends many away from encounters with well-meaning counselors…
While joining families seems so easy when a couple is dating, the reality is not always so beautiful and smooth sailing. Once everyone is living under one roof, things can get ugly between who gets the bathroom first in the morning and who has to take the garbage out. There are a few things to remember when…
The American Psychological Association reports that 40%-50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Even with headlines screaming the messy details of Brangelina’s breakup or the end of the Blake Shelton/Miranda Lambert marriage, these statistics are still staggering. How many marriages could be saved if the couples sought marriage counseling? The answer doesn’t…
When it comes to helping, there are so many things that we Christians do and do quite well. However, if we are honest, one of the things that we do not do well AT ALL is receiving the same help that we give. Though we know that our churches and fellow Christian friends would…
People of every faith go through challenging times. Whether you need marriage counseling, help healing from a personal trauma or someone to guide you through the struggles of mental illness, it makes sense to seek counseling that is consistent with your faith. Here are three reasons to seek faith-based counseling as a Christian. Shared Values Many…