Though it may be a popular idea, the concept of forgiving yourself is fruitless. I believe people have meant well when they told me during difficult times when I was ridden with guilt that God has forgiven me, but I haven’t forgiven myself. I think what they meant to say is that I haven’t [...]
Personal growth. Sometimes it comes easy for us and we barely need to make an effort to advance in our personal lives—whether that be our career, our integrity, our natural talents, or our character. It’s as if we just take a beginning step and that first move that we make propels us forward. Other [...]
Ah, the beauty of counseling groups. When facilitated well, they have the potential to bring about tremendous insight and growth to those who are willing to join the circle of chairs. Yes, group counseling— which I personally like to refer to as group therapy—has a quality unique unto itself. It’s a quality that individual [...]
God’s grace saves us. We are free to enjoy new lives in Him. His Word instructs us to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. God’s Word teaches us to “live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to [him]" (Titus 2:11-12). However, there exists an evil that can infiltrate our lives. [...]
Where are you in your spiritual life? Are you dry or are you on fire? Do you feel a lack of connection with God and a bit defeated? Do you wonder how to fan the flame of spiritual awakening? Be encouraged! It is God’s plan for you to be empowered through His Spirit with [...]
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 [...]
For those in a position of leadership, having professional development goals is an important part of growing as a leader. Setting personal leadership goals demonstrates initiative and provides a framework for professional development for those under your leadership. It is vital to cultivate a positive working environment, and this is achieved by expecting people [...]
Do you have anger management problems? Are they negatively affecting or even destroying your life? Have you lost respect from others and yourself? Do you feel guilty, ashamed, or on edge much of the time? Anger is a powerful and destructive force, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. While dealing with [...]
Chances are you know a narcissist. It could be a boss, a family member, or possibly a regretted ex. Narcissists are magnetically charismatic at first glance, but upon further inspection you discover they constantly manipulate conversations to make it about themselves, they worry obsessively about keeping up pristine appearances, and they can’t handle criticism [...]
