A familiar question asked to see if a person is an optimist or a pessimist is, “How do you see this half-filled glass of water? Is it half-empty or half-full to you?” As an overachiever and perfectionist, I saw only half-empty glasses in my life. Even if the level was...
Christian counseling can help you deal with anxiety, worry and stress. But first, you must recognize stress, worry and anxiety when you encounter it. Do the experiences of these people seem familiar? Barbara has been restless and sleeping poorly for weeks. Her stomach...
I’ll never forget a conversation I had in a local Target parking lot recently. Someone recognized me from Wooddale Church and introduced herself. After a few pleasantries, she said, “My husband has told me for months to call you about being depressed, but I could not...
When I’ve worked with people who struggle with porn and sexual addictions, I have found a common issues faced by them – loneliness! Pornography Is a Lonely Activity Pornography is a lonely activity. Why? Viewing pornography is a lonely pursuit. By design, the very...
