Category Archives: Counseling

Why people persist in damaging behavior

Is the label “sin” adequate for the full range of human emotions and behaviors? Continue reading

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Caring friendships

How to practice gentle accountability. Continue reading

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A word to Christian counselors

Starting a conversation… __________________________________________ Steve Cornell

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We fear people because…

As we grow older, sometimes we let people become too big in our eyes. Continue reading

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Self-hatred

I often meet people who do life with an underlying self-loathing. They sometimes appear confident and nice on the surface, but for those who try to get close to them, it’s a different story. Continue reading

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Understanding human behavior

What is the starting point for breaking cycles of destructive behavior? Continue reading

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Dealing with anxiety

Anxiety distorts our ability to focus on God and to experience His protective shield of His peace. Continue reading

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A difficult ministry of love

Four truths about being an instrument of godly sorrow. Continue reading

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Great leaders battle depression

Should the power of depression be more than ordinary, do to think that all is over with your usefulness. Continue reading

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Normal sadness or depressive disorder?

Have we lost our ability to distinguish biologically based depression from normal sadness? Continue reading

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