Category Archives: Counseling

3 ways we are tempted to live for ourselves

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

The Spirit and the cross correct all three ways we are tempted to make life about ourselves. Continue reading →

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For those who counsel others…

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Practical guidelines for being an effective friend when giving counsel to others. Continue reading →

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Understanding God’s will

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

How can we know God’s will for our lives? Continue reading →

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When counseling others…

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

Consider some practical guidelines for being an effective friend when giving counsel to others. Continue reading →

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I tried to look normal on the outside

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

I especially had to conquer childhood fears. Being rejected and imperfect is my ultimate fear. I grew up with an unhealthy and unrealistic belief that I needed to be flawless to be loved. Continue reading →

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Being a victim but rejecting a victim’s mentality

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

A woman in her early forties acknowledged that she finally began to overcome the effects of growing up in a violent home when… Continue reading →

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Looking back to move ahead

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

1. True or False? Most people understand that their upbringing affects their lives.
2. True or false? – Most people understand how (and how much) their upbringing affects their lives. Continue reading →

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Summer reading worth your time

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

“I did not want to disappoint others so I created a false image of myself. I tried to look normal on the outside when everything within me was chaotic.” Continue reading →

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One of the most challenging tasks of my life

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

What made it a difficult task was my decision to write it without “Christianese” and with only two Bible verses at the end of the book. Continue reading →

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The expanded role of medical doctors

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Although doctors are primarily charged with caring for physical health, over the last three to four decades, doctors have been called to take the role that was once reserved for a different profession. Continue reading →

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