Posts Categorized: The Counselor Is In

When events in life strip everything away that represents safety, stability, comfort and satisfaction, we face a reality full of doubts and anxiety that we do not want. With fear and trepidation we ask God, now what do I do? What is the next step I need to take? Deep down, we know we can’t…

God’s people wandered in the desert for 40 years longer than necessary because they refused to follow His instructions. Once again they came to the River Jordan and God instructs Joshua to take them into their promised land. They had come full circle and were once again at the same place. But instead of a…

Sometimes words are not enough to express what is important in life – it can only be shown through pictures. How do you share love.  How do you do good.  How do you live a life that cares.  How do you make a difference? Someone sent me the following link this morning.  It was such…

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. . .” Ecclesiastes 3:1 There have been many books written about the seasons of life. A major loss or catastrophe is a season forced upon us that is out of sync with what we assumed to be normal and expected. Ecclesiastes…

We think of conflict happening within relationships. Differences between two people unless resolved, can destroy marriages and friendships. But we can also be “conflicted” within ourselves. When we hold opposing beliefs, viewpoints, ways of thinking or values, it produces conflict. This inconsistency or conflict will continue until we are able to reconcile the differences. When…

What do you value? What do you value most in life?  Your kids, your marriage, your relationships?  Perhaps it is your career or achieving success. Maybe you put a high value on your phone, I-pad, and other electronics we have come to depend on? Beliefs form the foundation of our value system We form beliefs and then put a personal worth or value…

Are you able to define what you believe in and the value you place on those beliefs? Perhaps you never even considered why this is important? To have purpose and meaning for our lives, we need to take another look at optimism, beliefs and values.  Let’s start with beliefs. Beliefs are what we maintain to…

Without purpose, life would have no meaning. Purposiveness can be defined as “finding meaning in life.” Without a sense of purpose and meaning, we would have little optimism or hope for our future. Victor Frankl wrote in “Man’s Search for Meaning ” that man’s search for meaning “is the primary motivation in his life.” In his…

“Moses climbed from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, the peak of Pisgah facing Jericho. God showed him all the land. . .” Deut 34 (The Message) Life requires determination, struggle and hard work. We are constantly learning new ways to adapt to the challenges put before us. At times it seems we are…

“A bit in the mouth of a horse controls the whole horse. A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything – or…