I still see so many people struggling with anxiety, and this popped up in my Facebook Memories today. Still relevant.
Devotionals
Holding Nothing Back
Trials can take us one of two ways...
A Biblical Account of the Abusive Personality
One of the ladies in our online group brought up the differences between King Saul and David in our group recently, saying she thought she was getting a David, but got a Saul instead. It reminded me of this post. The interesting thing about Saul and David is that...
At The Heart of Every Fear
Fear is probably the number one problem I see in counseling. If you are anxious, worried or even panicked He wants to give you His peace. Praying you will rest in His goodness and find strength to defeat fear.
How Can I Ever Forgive Myself?
"How can I ever forgive myself?" It's a question I've heard many times in my years of counseling. In fact, I get it! I know very well how it is to be plagued with guilt and remorse over a bad decision. When I finally broke free from a 23 year abusive relationship, I...
When God Shows Up
I had been spending all my efforts trying to do it in a way that made practical sense, but he was calling me to the impossible. He was calling me out of my comfort zone into the miraculous. Often when God calls it makes no sense in the natural realm.
Grace for those who Blow It
I get the feeling that the Lord would prefer an honest, repentant heart who messes up a lot than a proud, hypocritical and judgmental heart.
Where Faith & Depression Meet
Nothing gives me greater joy than to watch the faces of God’s precious children learning to embrace the freedom he offers. If you are plagued by depression or anxiety, please know that he offers “liberty for the captives” (Lk. 4:18), even as you learn to “take every thought captive” to his truth (2 Co. 10:5).
When Praying Makes Things… Worse?
Have you ever prayed fervently for a situation to change, only to find matters getting worse? I know I have. I have seen it many times in my years of working with victims of domestic violence. In these situations, things often escalate to unbearable in spite of ardent...
Missing God’s Best
As a counselor, I've learned that many counseling issues are worship issues.
Choosing Joy, Refusing Fear
Always a good reminder,
A Life Cut Short
Back in October, my sister Paula lost her only child Michael. He was only 31 years old, and we couldn't help but ask God why he had to leave us so soon. As I was praying over it, His comfort came, and I was able to speak at his memorial service. Scroll to about 20...