July 2017
RECENT RESEARCH
Where is God in the Midst of an Eating Disorder?
Sara Newhard, M.A. Want to hear more from Sara? She will be presenting at the 2017 AACC “Break Every Chain” World Conference, which will be held September 27-30 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN. Come hear Sara and hundreds of others at the AACC World Conference! Visit www.worldconference.net to register today! […]
By DJONES, 7 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
Practical Suggestions for Legal Protections
Practical Suggestions for Legal Protections Basyle Tchividjian & Diane Langberg *This article originally appeared in the Vol. 17, No. 3 issue of Christian Counseling Today magazine, a quarterly publication of the American Association of Christian Counselors (www.AACC.net). A psychologist is accused of having sex multiple times with one of his female patients and billing her […]
By DJONES, 7 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
Choosing Your Soul Mate
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. I once told a group of counseling students I did not really believe in premarital counseling. After the awkward pause and allowing the confused expressions to settle in, I smiled and said, “That’s because I believe in pre-engagement counseling.” Engagements, in my opinion, are primarily for planning a couple’s joyful celebration and […]
By DJONES, 7 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
Shame Off You
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. Every marriage and every home offers the opportunity to create meaningful relationships, to lay the groundwork for a secure and healthy self-identity and to incorporate scriptural principles that lead to a vibrant and active celebration of one’s relationship with God. In 1 Corinthians 8, the Apostle Paul tells us that “love […]
By DJONES, 7 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
Living, Loving and Leading from Your Backstage
Johnny Parker, DSL In my mid 30’s, I was driven to be successful and my life was out of balance. I was a frontstage focused leader. I was working for a mega church doing marriage counseling and speaking nationally at marriage conferences. I was sleeping too little, eating carelessly and had spotty communication with my […]
By DJONES, 7 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
A Christian Perspective on 13 Reasons Why
Sarah Warner, M.S. 13 Reasons Why, a controversial Netflix series released on April 1 of this year, has sparked a great deal of discussion amongst teenagers and adults alike. The show’s main character, Hannah, is a junior in high school that commits suicide after a slew of unfortunate, but sadly somewhat common, teenage experiences. She […]
By DJONES, 7 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
Four Life-Changing Reasons Children Need To Hear The Word “No”
Lisa Murray, M.A. Yes, I heard it a lot growing up. The word no. It’s such a little word with a lot of influence on parents and children. No, you cannot watch television all day. No, you may not skip dinner. No, you may not use the car. This word has fallen […]
By DJONES, 7 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
So-So or Sozo?
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. What does it mean to thrive or flourish in life? In a world where everything seems to be overanalyzed and word-smithed through a lens of political correctness or cultural relevance, is it OK to prosper? The word “thrive” implies moving beyond mere survival and demonstrating growth, positive development, advancement, and success. […]
By DJONES, 7 years ago
WEEKLY DEVOTIONALS
Blown Away
Tim Clinton, Ed.D. “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the […]
By DJONES, 7 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
Fear Knots or Fear Nots?
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. One can hardly turn on the news or see an Internet feed and not hear or read about the latest natural disaster, heartrending tragedy, untimely accident, senseless shooting, or act of violent terrorism. Indeed, the world seems filled with turmoil. Our nation is increasingly on edge, and thousands wake up every day […]