Have you believed the lie “I’m worthless”? Many people have! They feel like pond scum! In this article, you’ll discover: Why you feel worthless How to overcome the worthless trap Am I Worthless? People who feel inferior often wonder if there’s something terribly wrong with them—and with God. Did you know that what you believe about God affects what you … Read More
Helping Single Parents When Life’s Hard
Single parents face struggles and joys. In this article that appeared first here, Donna Hart, PhD provides encouragement to single parents facing the empty nest years. Her Number One recommendation: prayer. Donna’s article is used with permission. A leader of a ministry to single parents since 2003, I have experienced joy. . .to love, serve, and make them a part of … Read More
Gratefulness: Choosing Gratitude Every Day
Gratefulness. Wouldn’t you like to become grateful. . .today and every day? Ponder this thought inspired by a TED talk. . . . . .Is today just another day? No, it’s not just another day. It’s the only today you will ever have. It’s a gift. What will you do with this gift? This gift of today. The only appropriate response is … Read More
Generosity: An Amazing, Healing Power
Generosity. . .is an amazing, healing power. When you are generous — or someone shares with you — don’t up feel uplifted? Energized? Joyful? This article by counselor Lucy Ann Moll, which appeared first here on her website, shares an uplifting story of generosity. Has a friend generously listened to you lately? Or given you a helping hand? Have you reached out … Read More
Helping People Who Resist Counsel (part 2)
How do you help people who resist biblical counsel, even though they need it? In part 2 of a two-part series, biblical counselor and a former BCC staffer Jeff Forrey tackles this problem. Jeff’s article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. Misunderstands Spiritual Growth Some hurting people might resist biblical counsel because they have … Read More
Helping People Who Resist Counsel (part 1)
Why do some people resist biblical counsel, even though they need it? Biblical counselor and a former BCC staffer Jeff Forrey tackles this problem. Here’s part one of a two-part series. Jeff’s article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. If you’ve been in ministry for a while, I’m sure you’ve encountered hurting … Read More
Election Stress? God’s No-Worry Solution!
Election stress disorder: Did you know you might have it? In today’s polarized, hate-flinging, hand-wringing, Internet-pounding U.S. presidential election, passions are running high. Haven’t you been tempted to . . . worry shut down feel angry or hopeless or wonder if the America you know is coming to an end — whichever candidate gets your vote? For example, Leila put … Read More
Who Walks with You in Your Pain?
God walks with you in your pain. . .whether you feel abandoned, angry, or hurt. Do you sometimes doubt His presence? This article by Donna Hart, PhD, will bring comfort. It first appeared here on her website and is used with permission. Have you ever felt abandoned by God? Have you ever been angry because you believe you are condemned … Read More
New Anger Workshop — In Person or Streamed!
Would you like to understand anger in yourself and in others? Sign up for RESTORE: Anger Workshop. This workshop is free! What Is RESTORE? RESTORE: Anger Workshop will feature three weeks of help and hope for those who struggle with anger within or around them. Learn how God’s Word diagnoses the reasons for an angry heart and how to change, … Read More