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The Image of God: What Makes My Life Matter? (Part 2)
[4 min read—client resource] In part 1 of this post, we looked at how the doctrine of the image of God acts as the foundation for human identity. We all long to matter, and we are often consumed with trying to figure out what makes us matter. Is it something I do that...
Who Am I?: The Doctrine of the Image of God as a Primary Source of Encouragement for Human Identity and Purpose (Part 1)
[5 min read—client resource] I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve had conversations centering around the question, “Who am I?” As human beings, there is something in us that aches for this question to be answered. In dealing with human identity, I propose that...
Who Do You Trust?
[3 min read—client resource] We learn about relationships, both with God and others, in our home of origin. Our home of origin is where we learn about emotions, thoughts and behavior in us and in our family. So what did you learn? Was your home a place of...
Effective Accountability is Holistic Discipleship
[8 min read—client resource] Introduction: The Need for Community A common cultural myth is that accountability is just for those with addictions. People with addictive tendencies do have unique insights into the desperate human need for good community,...
A Be-First Approach
[2 min. read—church & client resource] The individual, group, or institution articulating an idea first often shapes its context and direction. Being first doesn’t necessarily mean being right, but it does have the advantage of being heard with greater...
Stronger Together: The Benefit of Collaborative Care
[2 min. read—client resource] In today’s complex healthcare and mental health landscape, the coordination of care between counselors and other professionals—such as physicians, psychiatrists, educators, case managers, and pastors/church care teams—is more vital...
The Intersection of Mental Health Counseling/ School (Guidance) Counselors and The Gospel (Part 1))
[4 min. read—client resource] I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a scrawny, big eyed, underperforming high school senior, from soon to be divorced parents, walking into my high school guidance office. I had made it into one of the top performing schools...
Embracing the Counseling Journey with Confidence & Care
[3 min. read—client resource] Hello everyone, Whether you’re new to counseling or have been on this journey for some time, I want to share some thoughts to help you approach counseling in a positive, growth-oriented way, grounded in both practical wisdom and spiritual...
The Bridge Paradigm: A Strong Integrative Approach
[3 min. read—newsletter announcement] It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly six months since we launched the Bridge and by extension our resource page! We've been thrilled to fill this space with engaging content from our dedicated staff, including insightful blogs...