My “Healing” Christian Playlist Recently, I was scrolling through my Spotify account. I have several custom playlists there. Most of them are for running or cycling. However, I do have a short playlist in there that touches my heart when...
For my last birthday, a lady that has been attending discipleship gave me a very special gift. She had this heart especially made to express what our ministry means to her. It’s a beautiful heart sculpture made of glass. Most Christians do not share...
A performance mentality is a fear-based way of thinking that requires a person to “measure up” or achieve perfection all the time. People with a performance mentality are usually constantly afraid of what other people would think of them if they failed. It...
Depression is difficult. One day you can feel normal, but before you know it you have spiraled down a dark, dreary path. You find yourself feeling like you are stuck in a dark hole with no way out. Christian Discipleship can help a depressed Christian spiritually...
The topic of forgiveness seems to be over-complicated these days. Modern-day “theologians” are adding their own twists to the concept of forgiveness. They make it complicated. They make forgiveness difficult to understand. Forgiveness is...
Emotions can get in the way of a lot of things. Emotions can be useful when they are controlled and understood. Without this, they can sometimes get in the way of success. Simple things in life become difficult. Emotions can also prevent...
What Seems Impossible is Possible with God and “Mental Illness” Let’s start with my best friend. One of my best and oldest of friends was labeled in the past as “bipolar” and a couple of other mental illness labels after a breakdown that occurred during college....
Christian Fellowship or meeting with other believers is an important part of the Christian life. I have found that it is not only important during easier seasons of life, but especially when times are tough. Tough times could mean when you are struggling...
About two years ago, I found myself on my way to becoming what I thought was God’s calling in my life. I had just completed all the training to become a Biblical Counselor at my church, and I was beginning to counsel others. I was all set to get started. I had my...
A Story About the Deception of Psychiatry and Psychology Satan’s deception is so powerful in the world. Looking back on my life before I knew the Lord, I was completely deceived. I was deceived by the very thing that I thought was going to help...
