Christian Counseling

The following questions come from the book: Recovering from Churches That Abuse, by Ronald Enroth, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Zondervon, 1994.   1. Does a member’s personality generally become stronger, happier, more confident as a result of contact with the group? In an abusive church, the use of guilt, fear, and intimidation to control members is likely to produce members who have a low self-image, who feel beaten down by legalism, who have been taught that asserting oneself is not...Read Full Story

While it’s probably not a good thing to get too bogged down in the “who am I?” and the “who are you?” questions, they do come up in our minds every now and then. We can’t help it. Who am I? Who are you? God only knows. But, thank God, God truly does know. It took me a long time to admit I was “sexually-broken.” I knew from an early age that engaging in sexual activity with a person of the same sex was wrong. I knew it instinctively, but I also knew it spiritually. God’s Word was clear...Read Full Story

My husband of 8 years has left me and our 2 children. I have never worked outside the home and doubt it would be worth it to try. By the time I pay for child care, I'll have nothing left for rent, utilities, food, and all the rest. I'm scared to death. What will happen now? I don't want to be a welfare mom, but I see no other alternative. I'm a Christian, but I'm scared. How will I provide for my children? ~ Jill Dear Jill, exactly what scares you? Are you afraid God can provide for you only...Read Full Story

100 Interactive Activities for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery Sales Price:      $44.37 FREE with Super Saver Shipping    Save:      $10.58 (19%) Product Description Ages 8 & Up. Energize,empower and educate your group participants with these 100 interactive activities. Designed for clients dealing with mental health and substance abuse recovery issues. Treatment components common to both are incorporated. The 14 broad categories in this manual are: Anger Management, Assertion...Read Full Story

This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. -- 1 John 5:3-5 It seems like I have always worked somewhere, whether selling donuts door-to-door, delivering cherry-limeades window-to-window, writing stories day-to-day, or sitting in staff meetings week-to-week. I...Read Full Story