What are we talking about today? I have a love-hate relationship with social media. But the reality is, every piece of technology can be used for good or for bad – from how we use a pen and paper to how we use our Facebook and Instagram. It is made to be addictive, but it […]
What are we talking about today? Our expectations shape our experience of life. What do you expect from your husband? Your job? What about your expectations of yourself, or of God? Unmet expectations creates disappointment, discouragement, and distance in our relationships. And one of the biggest reasons that our expectations wind up going unmet is
What are we talking about today? Lately, I have been memorizing Psalm 1. As I’ve spent time in this short and sweet song of the Bible, God has pointed me to big lessons for how I lead and shape my family life. Sometimes, life gets so busy that I get stuck on autopilot and forget
What are we talking about today? Have you thought about seeking mental health support? Finding a therapist? Sitting down for some counseling sessions? This podcast episode is for you. Today is Part 2 of a quick mini-series to answer common questions about the counseling process. Make sure that you circle back to listen to Part
What are we talking about today? Counseling can raise a lot of questions for us. Should Christians go to counseling? What is a life coach? Is therapy the same thing as counseling? Do I need counseling? How do I find a great therapist? We are tackling these questions in a two-part series. My goal is
What are we talking about today? We love our kids… but sometimes, they drive us crazy! That’s just real life. We all get frustrated, impatient, and angry at times. But we want to handle those emotions well. We want to avoid yelling and stay emotionally present (and calm) with our kiddos. That’s why I’m sharing my 4-step
What are we talking about today? How well do you REALLY know your spouse? This question is central to your marriage. You simply cannot have a meaningful, healthy, lasting, joy-filled marriage without a deep knowledge of each other. But don’t worry – this doesn’t have to take a ton of time or energy! As a
What are we talking about today? When was the last time you picked up pen and paper? It’s worth doing every once in awhile! Actually, as a Christian counselor, there are a lot of things that I recommend to my clients that involves them writing things down. That’s not a coincidence. It’s because there are specific
What are we talking about today? Do you feel good about how you spend your time? What about how you spend your energy and emotions? These are precious resources, and we want to give them to the things that matter most: our people! Relationships are always more important than tasks. But when the to-do list
What are we talking about today? Mom guilt is real, my friend, and it is no fun. But you know what? It’s also not necessary. What IS necessary is taking time to care for yourself! Whether you think of it as self care, emotional refreshment, me time – whatever you call it, we all need