James Hall—8 min read—Client resource Why doesn’t God feel close? The weight of this relational question and the emotions that come with it can bring tears to the eyes. You are not alone in asking it; you’re actually in the best company. I believe it echoes...
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Anger
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Body Image
Boundaries
Calling
Character
Communication
Community
Comparison
Conflict
Counseling Session Prep
Death
Depression
Disappointment
Eating Disorders
Forgiveness
Grief & Loss
Identity
Infidelity
Lust
Marriage
Ministry
Miscarriage
Parenting
Perfectionism
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Pride
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Rooted & Grounded in Love: The Role of Union in Christ in Counseling
Laura McGee—4 min read—Client resource I work with clients suffering from trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression, and at the end of each session, I don’t pray for relief, which might seem unusual; instead, I pray that they come to know Christ’s love more deeply in...
For Conscience Sake
Omar King—3 min read—Client resource “The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. But whoever doubts is condemned . . .because. . . it is not from faith....
Letting Go of What’s Comfortable to Embrace the Beauty of Change
[4-5 min read—client resource] One of my fondest memories of grade school is participating in Sunship Earth- a weeklong camping excursion that offered 4th and 5th-grade students the opportunity to gain an understanding of nature. To be completely honest, while most of...
How to Care for Someone Who Suffers (Without Becoming Overwhelmed)
[3 min read—client resource] Galatians 6:1-2 is one of my favorite passages. It reads, “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one...
You’re More Than a Diagnosis — A Therapist’s Perspective on Faith, Identity & Mental Health Language (Part 2)
[4 min read—client resource] Part 2: Mental Health Isn’t a Trend — Navigating Social Media & Self-Diagnosis with Wisdom In Part 1 of this series, we explored the truth that your diagnosis is not your identity—a powerful reminder rooted in both Scripture and...
You’re More Than a Diagnosis — A Therapist’s Perspective on Faith, Identity & Mental Health Language (Part 1)
[7 min read—client resource] Introduction to the Series Mental health has stepped into the spotlight in recent years—and in many ways, that’s a good thing. Topics like anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD are now openly discussed across social media, podcasts, and...
Waiting Well in the Wilderness
[4 min read—client resource] A recent friend of mine went for a run in the desert. She was telling us about her experience and she said, “everywhere I looked all I saw was sand. I didn’t even know what direction to go in. Thankfully, I was with someone who did.” Her...
Life is Beautiful, Life is Hard: A Small-Scale Approach to Philippians 4:8
[6 min read—client resource] There’s a mural in Durham, North Carolina that I always loved seeing when I lived there. The mural is painted on the side of an old tobacco warehouse. It’s brightly painted with flowers and says, “Life is so beautiful. Life is so hard.” I...