When a child anticipates a new sibling will join the family, and that hope is met with the disappointment of reproductive loss, what should you do? Sharing painful news like miscarriage, stillbirth, or failed adoption with your child will require special wisdom and compassion, so prepare yourself before the conversation. Think about how you want to communicate and pray for God to help you. Continue Reading →
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As a counselor, I meet with countless couples reeling from the painful effects of pornography on their marriage. Time and again, I have wished for a resource to give to hurting wives looking for gospel hope amidst the despair they feel due to their husband’s struggles with pornography. Author Jenny Solomon knew first-hand that there wasn’t much out there for women in this position because she was one of them. So she wrote the book herself. And I’m so glad she did. Any woman whose heart has been broken by her husband’s struggle with pornography will be comforted, empowered, challenged, and inspired by this book. Continue Reading →
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Lisa experienced a terrifying event when a stranger broke into her home while she was there, stealing several of her belongings as she and her daughter cowered in a nearby room. Lisa is a single mom. This violation of her safety left her feeling paralyzed with fear for many weeks, even after the perpetrator was placed behind bars. As I discussed the spiritual, emotional, and practical fall-out with her, I sensed she needed more than just weekly counseling conversations in the aftermath of this traumatic event. Lisa needed her church family to step in. Continue Reading →
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Weariness comes in so many forms in this fallen world. The weariness of loss and grief. Weariness in waiting. Loneliness. Anxiety. Conflict. Chronic Illness. The weariness of sin. The list could continue. Thankfully, we serve a God who is not blind to our weariness, nor does He ignore or avoid it. Continue Reading →
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I wonder, have you ever found yourself in a similar predicament? Overwhelmed by a crisis, way in over your head? In my line of work as a counselor, I sit across from people every day that feel overcome by their circumstances—unsure how to fix a problem or sure that their problem can’t be solved. Continue Reading →
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