Embracing Powerlessness
When we think of powerlessness, most people think of the Twelve Step Program, which is an amazing healing program of recovery. However, what I want to address today is the […]
Meier Moments
When You Have to Grieve in Isolation
These are agonizing days of loss upon loss — and the death of a loved one (whether to COVID-19 or another cause) can feel like an overwhelming blow. In large […]
Perpetual Anticipation, Endlessly Waiting
When will the coronavirus end? When will the economy reopen? When will my license to practice finally clear? When will school finally be over forever? When will get paid? When […]
Should We Aim for a Balanced Life or a Peaceful Heart?
Feel obligated to balance church, work, family, friends, hobbies…everything? And feel like it’s impossible? That something suffers no matter how you juggle the pieces? You’re not alone. Most of us, […]
Pandemic Survival Guide
Pray – One of the most important coping skills during this pandemic is to PRAY! We need to remember God is in control, even when things seem out of control. We also need to hold onto Romans 8:28 which says, “And […]
How to Not Let Fear Become A Pandemic: A Summary of Three Top Articles
Last week the World Health Organization officially declared Covid-19 a pandemic. The virus has infected approximately 210,000 people globally, rattling financial markets, upending local economies and resulting in over 8,700 […]
Being a Person of Hope in a World of Anxiety
It’s one thing to deal with normal life stress. Add in natural disasters, worldwide disease, interruption of school and work, loss of income … and the effects of multiple stressors […]
NO is a Beautiful Word
NO! NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! The universal “sign” that all is not going well…. The “sign” that we have been rejected, spurned, denied, blocked, and all the other degrading […]
Springtime of the Soul: How to Nurture
We eagerly watch calendars and flower beds for spring’s arrival. We want to believe that nature’s manifestation of new life promises our renewal, too. That hearts weary from cold, painful […]
Psychology and Spirituality: Are God’s Commands Written On Our Hearts?
As a Christian therapist, I often ask myself what is distinctive about Christian counseling. This is especially on my mind with the ever-increasing discoveries in brain science which describe the […]