The Heart Wants What the Heart Wants

By Patty Brown, MA
January 05, 2022
“I can’t believe I did that! I’ve always done the right thing. What’s wrong with me?” These were the questions that haunted one young lady who was distraught and disheartened at the realization that she could change from being an obedient, godly dau...

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When Our "Want To" Is Broken

By Greg Gifford
December 15, 2021
One of my counselees recently asked me an excellent question: “What do we do when our ‘want to’ is broken?” He was asking this in reference to honoring God but it is a question that is embedded in every one of us. What do we do when we don’t want to&...

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Being Squeezed: James 1 and Trials

By Greg Gifford
February 28, 2016
Often times in counseling, I use the idea of a balloon. Like a balloon we are squeezed by our circumstances in life: jobs, family, politics, houses, et cetera. These are things that James 1 would describe as a trial (v. 15). But there are also those pressures that come from insid...

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The Importance of Having a Biblical Perspective

By Patty Brown
February 21, 2016
The Importance of Having a Biblical Perspective  “I know I should be thankful instead of being angry, but it’s difficult to not feel like God has cheated me when I see that others have and what I don’t have.” This was the sentiment spoken from a ...

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Who Are You Working For?

By Dr. Ron Allchin
February 09, 2016
“With good will render service, as to the Lord and not to men.”  —Ephesians 6:6   Recently I counseled a young man who came in with discouragement, disillusioned over his job and disappointed that he did not receive the raise in salary he hoped for ...

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Worrying Over Sickness

By Greg Gifford
January 17, 2016
A counselee of mine has been facing extremely tumultuous health issues for the past year and a half. These health concerns along with other pressures of life have brought him to a point of extreme worry and anxiety. As we started our time together, the Lord began to gracious show...

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Purity is More than "Don't Do That"

By Greg Gifford
December 20, 2015
When meeting with another counselee recently, there was that “Aha!” moment—you could see it in his body language. He literally looked away and thought for a moment, then sat up straight in the chair. Something had struck him, but what was it? In this case, what ...

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An Angry Heart Driven By Hurt Feelings

By Patty Brown
December 13, 2015
I am continually amazed at the power and clarity of the Scriptures that, when applied, bring about lasting life change. I had the privilege of observing the Scriptures powerfully move in a dear lady’s life by reproving and correcting some unbiblical mindsets and practices. ...

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Clarifying Responsibilities

By Sherry Allchin
December 10, 2015
Recently I’ve had several counselees come in all “uptight” about various responsibilities, sometimes feeling overwhelmed, and complaining that God was giving them more than they could handle. Stress, panic attacks, and resentment gave way to peace and trust as w...

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What Is A Conscience and How Does It Work?

By Dr. Ron Allchin
December 08, 2015
What is the conscience and how does it work?  It seems that some people have no conscience at all and other people have consciences that seem to be working over time. The conscience is a moral program, which God has placed in men’s hearts. Unfortunately, it is not jus...

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Introduction: "Being Helpful"

By Greg Gifford
November 15, 2015
“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” —Psalm 121:1-2 We are all looking for help. This doesn’t mean we are all in crises, nor...

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What's the Use? My Spouse is Done

By Tim Bryant
November 10, 2015
  Discouraged Spouse: My Spouse isn't interested. She has made it clear to me that she has no interest in trying to reconcile our marriage. She has been out of the house six months. There's nothing more I can do.  I am not sure if I should come to counseling anymore....

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