Loneliness and the Holidays

Loneliness and the Holidays

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...
Game Day

Game Day

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...
Is There Purpose in My Pain?

Is There Purpose in My Pain?

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...
Joy in the Midst of Difficult Times

Joy in the Midst of Difficult Times

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?...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Is It Biblical?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Is It Biblical?

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....
Rest

Rest

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...