You are altogether beautiful my love, there is no flaw in you. – Song of Solomon 4:7 When you consider the fact that the media, entertainment industries, and magazines are all presenting women (and men) as flawless, it’s no wonder that eating disorders are becoming increasingly more common. Photoshopped images are creating the impression [...]
Do you find yourself eating to make yourself feel better? Many of us relate food to happiness. If you find yourself eating whenever you’re depressed or anxious, this may also be true for you. It’s said that people are supposed to be merry and jolly during the holiday season but many of us are [...]
If you or a loved one are suffering from the effects of sexual abuse, it’s important for you to know that there is help for what you are experiencing. Often the symptoms and emotions subsequent to sexual abuse are so powerful that the idea of recovery seems like nothing more than a ridiculous myth. [...]
In this fallen world, grief and loss are inevitable. The people we love may grow apart or move away; careers can be cut short; opportunities may close; personal dreams may be set aside to give way to other pressing matters; and, of course, everybody eventually dies. But though grief and loss are expected to [...]
Forgiveness is at the core of love and the ethos of the Christian faith. However, forgiveness is a topic that can conjure up feelings of fear, animosity, or confusion. When coming into a more meaningful relationship with God, one has to take the time to connect with the amazing gift He gave us in [...]
We’re all probably familiar with the following terms: a blue mood, a bit of a funk, under the weather, and not 100%. They’re all catch-phrases referring to that experiential state of being when one has dropped a notch or two below their usual operating level. In addition to being accustomed to hearing those phrases, we’ve [...]
Most people do not want to be “different.” People usually wish to fit in and do their tasks well. However, living with a mental disorder such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can make things very difficult. The Complications of Adult ADD/ADHD There are two primary types of adult [...]
In the last several decades, the legalization of marijuana has been hotly debated, and its growing popularity has affected teenagers from all backgrounds. Teenagers in counseling often claim that marijuana is “natural” or “organic” or that it has health benefits. Unfortunately, lecturing adolescents about what they should not do often pushes them in the [...]
You’re going to get angry. If you have a pulse, red blood pumping through your veins, and air in your lungs, then as surely as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, you’re going to get angry. You’re human. And anger is one of the eight or so emotions God [...]
Many people struggle with the question, "Can I experience God's forgiveness?" Let's begin by considering some truths from God's Word: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. – 1 John 1:9 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each [...]
