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Ahh… It’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us and with that comes turkey, lights, family, and…loneliness? Perhaps you don’t have family to spend the holidays with, or maybe you do but the time spent with family makes you feel lonely and unseen. The joy...

Fall is often a time for sports, outdoor events and other large gatherings. The other day when I was at a football game I noticed how many people were there to watch a couple of men play a game. I also noticed how passionate the people around me were following what...

Do you ever wonder why God allows us to suffer? Have you ever thought of the scripture in Galatians 6:9 that encourages us to “not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” and wondered, "how in the world do I not grow weary?"...

The unmistakable mark of a Christian is joy in the midst of painful circumstances.   How are we to cultivate contentment, joy, and peace when life continually throws grenade after grenade at us - echoing chaos, discontentment, and pain into our daily life? Philippians...

Many forms of counseling—clinical and pastoral—have proven to be effective in changing individuals’ lives for the better; however, some believers seeking professional counseling may feel apprehensive about integrating secular psychology into their treatment....

It is almost Summer again. The weather is getting warmer. Students are graduating or preparing for the final few weeks of school. People are preparing for vacations and camps and Vacation Bible School. Life seems to be slower when it comes to the summer. Despite it...

Today, April 17th, from 6AM-8PM, is the Great Community Give! It is Journey's biggest fundraiser each year. Our heart is to grow and invest in our counseling team so that we can meet the unique needs of local churches and our community at large. Your generous...

Easter. The word evokes images of painted eggs, chocolate bunnies, and Starburst jelly beans (my favorite) nestled in plastic green grass in a woven basket. It also might inspire thoughts of bright colors, radiant sunshine, and joy. After all, this is the most...

Throughout the Bible, verse after verse calls us to remember, dwell, or meditate on God’s word. In Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:1-2, the word “meditate” comes from the Hebrew root, “hagah,” which means to speak or to mutter; however, when this action is done within the...

As I reflect on this Advent season, what stirs up hope within me is that God did not wait for our chaos, strife, worry, or bustle to cease before He enters into our world. Even in His birth, Jesus Christ enters into our chaos. Amidst travel, government expectations,...