When Someone You Love Is Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts
Practical guidance from the Renewing Life Center When someone says, “I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” it can be difficult to […]
Why Am I Anxious for No Reason?
Have you ever had one of those moments when everything is technically fine—but you don’t feel fine? Nothing terrible is happening. No one is angry […]
Love Like Jesus: Seeing the Person Behind the Pain
We live in a broken world filled with hurting people. My guiding principle over the years has become simple: “Love like Jesus.” I fall short […]
Back to School: Helping Your Child Start the Year Strong
A new school year brings a lot of emotions-for kids and parents. There’s excitement about new teachers, new classrooms, seeing friends again, and getting back […]
Why Can’t I Just Get Over It? Understanding the Lasting Impact of Trauma
“That happened so long ago…I’m over it.” But not really. Sometimes we don’t even recognize the lingering impact trauma has on our lives. When we […]
Your Spouse Isn’t the Enemy, The Cycle Is
Imagine this. A wife comes home from work and sees dirty dishes in the sink. She sighs and turns to her husband. “I thought you […]
The Lost Art of Listening: How Better Listening Can Transform Your Relationships
As a marriage and family therapist, I spend much of my day listening. Clients invite me into some of the most vulnerable parts of their […]
You Pray. You Read Your Bible. So Why Are You Still Struggling?
I wish I could tell you that because I’m a therapist and someone who has followed Jesus for over thirty years that struggling eventually disappears. […]
When Remembrance Brings Grief
As we return to our day to day lives following the Memorial Day weekend, many people are still carrying the emotions it may have stirred. […]