by Joel Walton | Sep 26, 2017 | Life Transitions, Resilience
It’s been said; if your dreams don’t scare you, they’re probably not big enough. While that may be true, most of us are not so much afraid of dreaming, as we’re afraid of the results of failing big. As a counselor, I’ve seen how one of the biggest hurdles for many is...
by Joel Walton | Sep 26, 2017 | Life Transitions, Resilience
What is it about failure we’re so afraid of? We are often afraid to try because we’re afraid we may fail. The truth is, we often learn more in failure than we ever learn in success. My prayer for this article is not to glorify failure, or to make light of it, but to...
by Joel Walton | Sep 14, 2017 | Book Reviews
Some people think their struggles end when they become Christians. They think the addictions, shame, and insecurities that have plagued them will become fleeting memories in the past. Brennan Manning, author of All is Grace, is a first hand witness to just the...
by Joel Walton | Aug 25, 2017 | Family, Life Transitions
Eighteen, or so, years ago you went through one of the biggest transitions in life, childbirth. You brought home a tiny, little bundle and have spent nearly two decades helping that little life learn and grow. You’ve been a full time chauffeur, cook, maid, coach, and...
by Joel Walton | Aug 17, 2017 | Book Reviews
Affairs are messy, emotionally-charged, life-shaking events. There are so many questions we ask. Why did this happen? What’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with him/her? Should we divorce? What do we tell the kids? Can I ever trust you again? Now what? Torn Asunder:...
