All of us encounter situations that are less than ideal. It could be at work, at home, or the grocery store. Someone steps on your toes at the checkout line. A colleague takes sole credit for a collaborative effort that yielded success. A friend betrays a trust. When these things happen, one of the [...]
Many vices afflict the human soul, and it’s no surprise that the adversary uses them to set us in conflict with our eternal purpose. The power of addiction and the practice of substance abuse are not exempt from this, as they afflict many of us who have placed faith in Christ, but still wrestle [...]
How we wake up is essential to how the rest of the day will pan out. This is why a lot of people work hard to start and maintain good morning habits. This is sometimes used to guard against morning anxiety. Morning anxiety is not medically diagnosed but can be severe enough that it [...]
Codependency is a complex topic involving many feelings and behaviors. You can, however, learn to overcome codependency. Doing so brings about a great deal of freedom in your relationships and your life. 14 Tips for Overcoming Codependency The best way to begin is with professional help, such as therapy or counseling. A trained professional [...]
When we experience trauma, or even a turning point in our life, time and circumstance intersect, allowing the pace of our thoughts to slow and bring to the surface some of what the Father has planted in our hearts. We ponder purpose and destiny in the grand landscape of a universe that’s ever-expanding and [...]
Have you ever heard it said that it’s often the people that you love most that can hurt you more than anyone else? Relationships can be tricky in general precisely because there is always the risk of getting hurt, and the people we let into our closest confidences can do the most damage, which [...]
When you have ADHD, you may find that daily devotions or other mainstream Bible studies just don’t seem to work for you. However, you want to know God, and you want to develop your relationship with Jesus. Yet you constantly find yourself annoyed or frustrated by the ways that the Bible is taught in [...]
Teens develop anxiety and depression more frequently than we may suspect. Constant demands from parents and teachers, assignments and tests, sports performance, responsibilities, and home life all play a central role in contributing to anxiety and depression. Teen counseling will arm your child with the necessary skills to overcome anxiety and depression while learning [...]
It may seem contrary to link perfectionism to anxiety, but perfectionists typically struggle with anxious thoughts. We tend to believe that people who set and achieve goals are above mental conditions (although everyone struggles with their own issues). There is a difference between someone who sets ambitious goals and reaches them and a perfectionist. [...]
Were you diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia? Both eating disorders can be life-threatening without medical and psychological treatment. If you are in recovery, then you know that anorexia and bulimia recovery can last for years before you completely heal physically. Even then, the urge to revert to old habits may loom, waiting for a [...]
