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Anticipatory Anxiety and Advent
Laura McGee – December 17, 2024 – 3 min read. – client resource "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 How do you feel when Christmas is approaching? Are you excited, nervous,...
Wiley Coyote, Petards? and God’s Justice
by Omar King – November 15, 2024 – 4 min. read – church resource Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous—you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God! My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. God is...
The Bridge: A Closer Look
Here is a ripe opportunity to dig a little deeper into the approach and specific activities we’re doing with The Bridge. At The Bridge our team desires to create content that will encourage, inform, and educate Christians on multiple fronts. Three to be...
Because of Your Support
Over this last year, as Executive Director of Bridgehaven, I have had the privilege to see up-close how this ministry has continued to flourish. In the coming weeks, I will be detailing several ways the Lord has used Bridgehaven to help individuals, couples, and...
Introducing The Bridge Director
Hello, my name is Omar King, and I have the distinct privilege of being the Bridge Director. Before providing more information about this exciting Bridgehaven initiative, I want to say a bit about me. I began counseling at Bridgehaven since its launch in 2012. I’m...
The Call Of Jesus
One of the ways I enjoy getting to know my Christian counseling colleagues is to hear from them how they received their call to serve Christ as a counselor. I equally enjoy answering that question when asked by others. We may refer to any work or vocation as a...
Trusting God in the Decision to Care for a Loved One
Approximately 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult aged 50 or older in the past 12 months. The majority of caregivers are female (60 percent). Most caregivers are taking care of one person (82 percent) and providing care for a relative (85...
Pastoral Ministry and Psychotropic Medications
Consider this tension: Pastors are not medical professionals and, therefore, should not give medical advice. This seems clear and straight-forward, BUT Pastoral silence on the issue psychotropic medications reinforces the idea they are bad for Christians to take. This...
How to Honor Your Parents as a Young Adult
In my counseling practice, I often see young adults who struggle in their relationship with their parents. The majority of these clients are in college and in the transition period of leaving adolescence and entering adulthood. Relational struggles stem from the...