It seems like every other day we see a new article or study released about depression. There is so much information (much of it being inconsistent or contradictory), and it’s difficult to know what to believe. It leaves many wondering, “Can science cure depression?”
Dealing with Unexpected Loss and Depression
We all will die. Yesterday’s news was a tragic reminder to us all about the brevity and uncertainty of life. (Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and others were killed in a helicopter crash.) Amidst the reminders to live life to the fullest and to pull our loved ones tight, the book of Ecclesiastes shouts into the void with helpful insight.
New year, New opportunities to help others
Every year around this time, New Year’s resolutions are set. We often hear ourselves or others say things like “I want to lose weight, pray more, work out faithfully, or slow down to experience what’s most important. Some resolutions are kept, and others will likely be broken. However, this isn’t a post about how to keep your resolutions. This is a post … Read More
What Others Think vs. Our True Identity
As God’s children we know we are created for relationship. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit function as one God in a relationship of perfect unity. We learn that as we have been created in His image we are created for unified relationships. When many close friendships seemingly fade away, we can start to think … Read More
Christmas brought us “Far More”
As Mary and Joseph made their way to Bethlehem, they faced a world of uncertainty. On a national level, power struggles, politics, and injustice dominated the public discourse. On a personal level, family uncertainty, personal exhaustion, and life transitions likely crowded their thinking almost every day. Does that sound familiar to what you may have experienced this week? The good … Read More
Thanking God for Our Trials
In Romans 1, life without God is described and we are reminded that all of us must give account to God for our lives. One of the key characteristics of those who live without acknowledging God in their lives is that they refuse to honor God and they refuse to thank him (Rom 1:21). This is certainly true of us … Read More
Online Counseling When I’m too Afraid to Leave My House
There was a day in the way-past that doctors made house-calls when friends came to visit the sick or grieved or lonely, and when pastors visited the homes of his flock regularly. But those days are way past! However, technology has partially filled that gap, and in some very good ways! Our family and friends stay connected via Facebook, FaceTime, … Read More
Too Busy for Counseling?
Our lifestyles are often so busy that we don’t know if we can fit one more thing into our schedules. Many people believe they would benefit from counseling, but they struggle with concerns over the time commitment. Do you feel like you’re too busy for counseling? As internet speeds and video communication options have increased, online counseling via video has … Read More
Counseling Via Video: 3 advantages and 1 downside
When a hurting person meets with a biblical counselor via video, the world opens. Counselees living in Topeka or Timbuktu, and every place in between, can receive the benefits of counseling by the Word and in the power of the Spirit, wherever they are. In fact, all that’s needed to “deliver” biblical counseling is the internet. And some 4.5 billion … Read More