Posts Categorized: The Counselor Is In

How long does it take for you to go from one frame of mind to another? Seconds – mille-seconds? I was given a complimentary ticket to attend a symphony concert last weekend that featured two young musicians, a brother and sister, playing a violin and cello. No sooner had they begun to play, when I…

Words – that vehicle of expression that conveys to another the sharing of information, encouragement and understanding – attempts to put into language that which is felt and experienced. As a new writer, I enter that formidable world where concepts without form or physical substance use existing symbols and pictures to create an understanding. I…

I was privileged to attend another NWCW’s Renewal Writer’s Conference last weekend. We not only had the opportunity to talk to editors and agents but to attend invaluable workshops they and others presented. One of those workshops I attended was given by Kathleen Kerr; Associate Senior Editor of Harvest House Publications entitled “Voice – What…

What were you doing Saturday, March 22nd? On March 22nd our community was preparing for a gala fundraiser for our chorus. People in and around Oso, Darrington and Arlington, WA were going about their day as usual. And then, without warning, a tragedy struck. A giant mudslide came tumbling down, obliterating everything in its path, taking…

Our mind loves to focus on what is negative. Perhaps it helps us perceive danger so we can protect ourselves. However, when we perceive danger or distress in everything, we become super vigilant, depressed and worn out. We no longer experience laughter or happiness. There is no joy in our lives. I do not like…

How often have you felt like screaming at the top of your lungs when everything that could go wrong has gone wrong? I know I have. A critical e-mail should have gone out yesterday, my office gremlins keep hiding the information I need, I’m 15 minutes late for my dental appointment and the school just…

Everything we hear about stress says it is bad. And yet, we can’t live without stress. It is how our body responds to life. It enables us to adapt to any new situation, whether it is cheering at a football game or responding to a threat. We can’t eliminate stress, nor do we want to….

Setting goals is just too stressful and I don’t have time for any more stress in my life! If you are holding down a full time job, juggling appointments, and taking care of kids and a thousand other obligations, there is little time left for R & R let alone adding new goals. Won’t I simply be…

This morning I wanted to share with all my friends and followers a new book that has just been published.  “It’s A God Thing” contains over 40 stories of real people and real life – stories to help you experience the heart of God. One of my real life stories, entitled “Angels on Duty” is…

We rounded a corner in the headland and glided into a little cove snuggled in the contours of the islands. After sailing all day with rising winds and a chop on the water, we were ready to drop anchor for the night. Protected from the bluster and nip of the wind, the air was balmy and pleasantly warm. We…