32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 ESV When we are called to testify in a court of law, one of the first required actions on the docket is to be sworn in before we utter a word. That swearing in is a public declaration that we vow to, […]
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Therapy and Theology: “Why No One Wins When a Woman is Devalued.”
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out. Proverbs 20:5 NKJV Come to the table of discussion as therapy and theology are brought together to address this hard topic. Mental health issues are difficult conversations to have. This may be the opportunity for you to be encouraged […]
Therapy and Theology Thursday
Let’s lean in and place ourselves at the discussion table today. Can we be transparent for a moment and answer this: “Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of a relationship gone wrong?” Living in this fallen world, we could all attest to the heaviness that can be very overwhelming at times. Sometimes those […]
Therapy and Theology Thursday
1 The one who lives under the protection of the Most Highdwells in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 HCSB We are called to live in peace with one another. Sounds ideal. But living in a fallen world, we can only […]
Therapy and Theology Thursday
This was one of those lessons that I hit the replay button several times — because I could relate to the content so well. Maybe once you’ve had the opportunity to watch and listen to this, you will be able to find those moments in your personal history where you can connect the dots. And […]
Therapy and Theology Thursday
Shame and guilt are difficult topics to articulate since the emotions are quick to come flooding out at the same time — at least, that’s how I see it. Jim Cress has a wonderful acronym: S-H-A-M-E= Self Hatred At My Expense. I hadn’t thought of it that way. This session will put many of us […]
Therapy and Theology Thursday
“Emotions are energy in motion …” – Jim Cress. This discussion had me nodding my head, re-reading Scripture (not because I didn’t believe it, but because I needed the reinforcement), and taking lots and lots of mental notes. You may find yourself in various places throughout this segment — on the spiritually immature side as […]
Therapy and Theology Thursday
Worry. Anxiety. Frustration. Chaos. Trauma. Catastrophe. Dysfunction. Go ahead and add to the list. I just brainstormed a handful that immediately flooded my brain in response to the topic here. I can raise my hand to a plethora of descriptions and circumstances, now that I am looking at this with my eyes wide open. If […]
Therapy and Theology Thursday
No one wants to unpack their backpack in front of strangers. Let’s face it, it’s downright difficult to even admit that we’ve been carrying around the stuff that we have in there. Anyone relate? I want to reach out and embrace you, Friend, with some sound advice from a theological foundation — after all, we […]
Titus Two 