[10 min. read—client & church resource] There are some news headlines that make you say, “How?”—some events in your life that knock the wind out of you, some forms of evil that are too deep to even begin wrapping our heads around. As a therapist, I hear...
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Addiction
Anger
Anxiety
Body Image
Boundaries
Calling
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Communication
Community
Comparison
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Death
Depression
Disappointment
Eating Disorders
Forgiveness
Grief & Loss
Identity
Infidelity
Lust
Marriage
Ministry
Miscarriage
Parenting
Perfectionism
Prayer
Pride
Relationships
Repentance
Rest
Shame
Sin
Singleness
Spiritual Disciplines
Suffering
Technology
Trauma
Women
Addiction
Anger
Anxiety
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
Prayer
Pride
Relationships
Repentance
Rest
Shame
Sin
Singleness
Spiritual Disciplines
Suffering
Technology
Trauma
Women
Can Suffering Blind Us?
What does it mean when something blinds us? Webster defines blind (in the verb form) as (1) cause of (someone) being unable to see, permanently or temporarily; (2) to deprive (someone) of understanding, judgment, or perception. Blindness brings with it an inability to...
Limping Together to the Table: A Reflection on ‘Grotesque Broken-ness’
In Spike Lee’s 2002 movie ‘The 25th Hour’ Edward Norton stars as a New York kingpin, who is convicted for drug distribution. The film follows Norton’s character Monty as he spends his last 24 hours before reporting for his 7 year prison sentence. In this last day,...
The Blinding Ability of Sin
Counselors Reflect on Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp A Series to Care for the Care Takers of God’s People “The blinding ability of sin is so powerful and persuasive that you and I literally need daily intervention.” Paul David Tripp–page 73 The tactic...
Are You A Self-Swindler?
"When my conscience is activated and bothered, I am faced with making one of two choices. The first and best choice is to admit that what I have done is wrong and place myself once again under the justifying mercies of Christ, receiving his forgiveness. Or I can erect...
Inoculated by Unbelief
Counselors Reflect on Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp A Series to Care for the Care Takers of God’s People “Unbelieving” captures what we do to cover our sin and defend our righteousness. Rather than a simple faith and rest in the accurate diagnosis of the Word...
Overcoming Anger Video 5
Below is a video from the “Overcoming Anger” seminar presented by Brad Hambrick through a cooperation between Bridgehaven Counseling Associates and the EQUIP series at The Summit Church (Durham, NC). NOTE: Many people have asked how they can get a copy of the seminar...
Overcoming Anger Video 2
STEP 2: ACKNOWLEDGE the breadth and impact of my sin. Below is a video from the “Overcoming Anger” seminar presented by Brad Hambrick through a cooperation between Bridgehaven Counseling Associates and the EQUIP series at The Summit Church (Durham, NC). NOTE: Many...