Author: Lucy Ann Moll

Menopause: Hope and Help in Midlife

Menopause: Hope and Help in Midlife

Posted by | Mar 12, 2021 | |

“What’s wrong with me?” my married friend Lisa blurted. “My sleep is awful, I get horrible hot flashes, the pounds keep piling on, and I turn from Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde on the daily. And sex? I could not care less. Seriously, I miss my youth!” Lisa’s angst is shared by a growing population of women in midlife (ages 45 to 60) who are experiencing menopausal symptoms like night sweats and mood swings. Let’s survey some of the physical, emotional, and relational changes in menopause and how a counselor might help a woman in this transition. Continue Reading →

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The Very Best Assignment

The Very Best Assignment

Posted by | Dec 16, 2020 | |

A dozen or so years ago, when I began to biblically counsel women, I kept running into a problem: the women I came alongside very often had a paltry view of God. He was little; they were big. (Or, conversely, God was a monster!) In their minds, He was not who the Scriptures say He is. Thus, when meeting with counselees, I usually focus on two main areas: first, to think rightly (Rom. 12:2); second, to develop the holy habit of reading the Bible regularly. My goal continues to be for them to know God as He reveals Himself in His Word and to enjoy Him forever. Continue Reading →

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Overcoming a Phobia, Part Two

Overcoming a Phobia, Part Two

Posted by | Sep 4, 2020 | |

This is Part Two of a two-part series on overcoming a phobia. In the first part, we learned that germaphobia, which has been in the spotlight since the pandemic began, is one of thousands of phobias. A phobia, a word that comes from the Greek “phobos,” is the irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. Part One considered the prevalence and types of phobias, as well as their signs and symptoms. This part looks at biblical solutions to overcoming a phobia. Continue Reading →

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Overcoming a Phobia, Part One

Overcoming a Phobia, Part One

Posted by | Sep 2, 2020 | |

Since the pandemic began, germs have been at the center of our national conversation. All the talk about COVID-19 has created anxiety in many people; and it’s no wonder—this microorganism that causes the disease is invisible, silent, and sometimes deadly. The pandemic has targeted its terror on germaphobes, that is people who have germaphobia (also spelled germophobia). However, people with an intense fear of germs have a lot of company; in fact, possibly as many as 18 percent of people in the U.S. have a phobia. We will consider the prevalence and types of phobias and their signs and symptoms in Part One of this article and then discuss biblical solutions to handling them in Part Two. Continue Reading →

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The Art of an Apology

The Art of an Apology

Posted by | Jun 1, 2020 | |

It is essential to relational healing for the wrongdoer to confess to the harmed party how he or she failed. We often call this “making an apology.” Making an apology is an art, requiring humility. But usually, we mumble a quick “I’m sorry” or say, “Let’s just forget it, okay?” These non-apologies rarely bring about true forgiveness and may deepen resentment. So, what’s a better way? Continue Reading →

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