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. […]
Shedding Shame about Anxiety
We’re excited to celebrate a dear friend of the Renewing Life Center, Melissa Fisher! Her new book, Jesus for the Anxious, will be released on […]
Grateful for the Past, Expectant for the Future
There are moments in the life of a ministry that feel like turning a page—significant, sacred, and full of both reflection and anticipation. This is […]
Transitions and Celebrations
I’m honored to share a very special update with you. For nearly 20 years, I have had the privilege of serving as Director of the […]
Help Us Make a Way for Survivors to Heal
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3 For many survivors of human trafficking and abuse, counseling is one of the […]