Author: Andrea Lee

The Illusion of Self-Sufficiency

The Illusion of Self-Sufficiency

Posted by | Mar 28, 2022 | |

“You’ve got this.” “You are enough.” The cultural wisdom of our day seeks to boost confidence and performance by promoting self-sufficiency. We desperately want to have what it takes to meet the demands of our dreams and responsibilities. Christians will acknowledge that this thinking displaces God, but we are more influenced by the logic of self-sufficiency than we admit. This influence is compounded when we fail to realize that self-sufficiency is a code word for pride. Pride thrives when it can hide behind safe-sounding words. Continue Reading →

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Do Good Grades Matter Too Much to You? Part Two

Do Good Grades Matter Too Much to You? Part Two

Posted by | Nov 19, 2021 | |

Grades are a significant area for students to grow in worship, trust, and obedience to the Lord. In Part One, we looked at the distress associated with academic performance and how to help students begin to discern the underlying desires of that distress. We also discussed specific passages from God’s Word that can help transform what we treasure. Today, we’ll look at more biblical truth to apply to the student’s perspective and interpretation of their performance. Continue Reading →

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Using Psalm 46 in Counseling, Part Two

Using Psalm 46 in Counseling, Part Two

Posted by | Jul 2, 2021 | |

Psalm 46 is a powerful passage to address fear and anxiety in believers and to share the hope and power of God with unbelievers. In Part One, we looked at the context of Psalm 46 as a whole and the content of the first stanza (verses 1-3). In today’s post, we’ll unpack the rest of the psalm and consider more counseling applications.  Continue Reading →

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Using Psalm 46 in Counseling, Part One

Using Psalm 46 in Counseling, Part One

Posted by | Jun 30, 2021 | |

Psalm 46 contains something far better than a relaxation mantra. It’s a startling description of God’s character and power that shows how God’s people can have fearless trust even when the world around them is in turmoil. When anxiety threatens to overwhelm your counselee, unpacking this psalm will demonstrate how knowing God is the foundation of unshakable confidence and peace. Continue Reading →

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