Author: Lilly Park

Digital Distractions

Digital Distractions

Posted by | Aug 15, 2025 | |

In a digital age, we are surrounded by technologies everywhere we go. Instead of having a conversation at a restaurant, we might check emails, send text messages, or see the latest social media post. Rather than physical books, we could read digital books or listen to an audio version. We can command a virtual assistant to play a song, make a phone call, or control our home devices. If we’re bored or sleepless, we can find endless distractions on our phones, tablets, computers, or televisions to entertain us. Continue Reading →

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The Peace of God for Anxiety

The Peace of God for Anxiety

Posted by | Apr 11, 2025 | |

Anxiety tests our faith in God to care for us when life seems out of control. We’re tempted to be anxious when we’re facing life changes, such as looking for a job, moving to a new area, or making decisions about a health condition. The fear of making mistakes is another struggle that paralyzes some people. Continue Reading →

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Emotions in Making Decisions

Emotions in Making Decisions

Posted by | Jul 5, 2024 | |

We could discuss many reasons for being indecisive. Here, I’d like to point out one of the paralyzing factors: our emotions. Sometimes, we wait for peaceful emotions to make decisions. If peaceful emotions mean seeing signs of a “burning bush,” then we might be waiting for a long time. While we’re waiting, the temptation is to analyze again and again the present options and, of course, the better options. Then, there are the “what if” possibilities that keep us from moving forward. We might talk to family or friends but hear different opinions. It doesn’t help if we’re wanting certain people’s approval, such as parents, friends, or work/church leaders. These factors combined could add to our internal turmoil of wanting to know God’s will. If we’re not careful, however, we may overanalyze as a way to be in control of our lives. It could be a tactic to avoid regrets, suffering, or embarrassment. Continue Reading →

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Imitating Jesus in Cross-Cultural Counseling

Imitating Jesus in Cross-Cultural Counseling

Posted by | Nov 13, 2023 | |

This week’s mini-series on the Grace and Truth blog addresses cross-cultural counseling. In this first article, Lilly Park encourages us to model Jesus in His example of crossing cultural barriers. In other contributions to the series, Dave Deuel discusses the importance of creating a family context and a discipleship context in a two-part article, Kyle Johnston offers three tips for being a learner in cross-cultural counseling, and Andy Farmer considers how the majority/minority dynamic affects our role as counselors. Continue Reading →

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Imitating Jesus in Cross-Cultural Counseling

Imitating Jesus in Cross-Cultural Counseling

Posted by | Nov 11, 2023 | |

This week’s mini-series on the Grace and Truth blog addresses cross-cultural counseling. In this first article, Lilly Park encourages us to model Jesus in His example of crossing cultural barriers. In other contributions to the series, Dave Deuel discusses the importance of creating a family context and a discipleship context in a two-part article, Kyle Johnston offers three tips for being a learner in cross-cultural counseling, and Andy Farmer considers how the majority/minority dynamic affects our role as counselors. Continue Reading →

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