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 →
Read MoreNo one who gets panic attacks wants them. They are terrifying and debilitating joy-stealers, and they’re embarrassing. I should know. Panic attacks sometimes overcome me, an ACBC-certified biblical counselor who’s getting a doctorate of ministry in … wait for it … biblical counseling. Continue Reading →
Read MoreLoneliness at Christmas, or any time of the year, unsettles us. It’s uncomfortable and unwanted. It may drive us to seek false comforts: TV, Facebook, sleep, food, booze, sex. It often turns us inward, compounding the lonely ache in our hearts. Continue Reading →
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