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August 10, 2026
Tips from Hostage Negotiaters
Is there anything we can learn from hostage negotiators that applies to conflict resolution in relationships? While eac…
June 17, 2026
Inner Conflict: Working with Parts of Self
While we can start by identifying what we feel and need, sometimes is it more complicated than that. We can all identify with a part of me want this,…
April 23, 2026
Beyond the “I’m Fine”: Practical Steps to Mental Health
We can all identify with stress. You can see how stress can not only leads to anger, which is a common emoti…
March 26, 2026
Biblical Tools for Mental Health
No one is immune to stress, anxiety, or burnout. "Popping the hood" of the mind may reveal what tools are ne…
March 16, 2026
Does Joy and Suffering Go Together in the Bible?
Joy is described in the Bible as both a gift and a choice. Fullness of joy, and in fact, pleasures forevermo…
November 25, 2025
‘Til Death (or Divorce) Do Us Part: How Do Christians View the Breaking of a Vow
All can agree that marriage was meant to be loving. We may differ when it comes to the breaking of a vow and what to do…
September 25, 2025
Effective Listening
What are some criteria for effective listening in the Bible? Some seek to correct the other per…
September 24, 2025
Connection Before Correction
While doing right leads to healthy relationships, the Bible also promotes the opposite: healthy…
September 23, 2025
Forgiving Versus Reconciling
Many choose to forgive because forgiveness has benefits for the forgiver. Forgiveness is a canc…
April 10, 2025
Let Them Theory
The book called let them theory has sold 1.2 million copies in its first month alone. It's a popular book by Mel Robbins. It's purported to give peop…
March 13, 2025
What To Expect From Your First Therapy Appointment
Starting therapy for the first time can be frightening if you don’t know what to expect. Will your health insurance cover therapy? W…
March 5, 2025
What is Therapy? What Should You Expect?
Have you ever been to therapy? If not, it can be daunting. The first time I went to therapy, it felt…
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