As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I have sat across from couples struggling with what is for many, an unseen adversary in their relationships. Sometimes couples battle obstacles they don’t even know are issues. For couples where one or both of the partners has...

They say don’t judge a book by the cover, but sometimes the cover is actually pretty phenomenal. How to Be Free From Bitterness by Jim Wilson is one of those books you want to pick up because of the cover. Once you dig into the book itself, the image on the front is...

Life can hurt. And disappoint. Lysa Terkeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, knows this full well. As she shares in It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way, Terkeurst’s husband had an affair, she had stomach surgery, and she was diagnosed with breast cancer during the...

As a biblically trained counselor, I get excited about the overlap of both science and biblical teachings. Merging the scientific, scholarly world with spiritual beliefs is a foreign idea for some people. Many believe that in order to believe in God, they must dismiss...

Striving for perfection is something many people do – even if they are unwilling to admit it. They spend their energy, emotions, and time chasing after an unattainable goal. Afterall, how can you achieve something that doesn’t exist? Unfortunately, the consequence of...

Have you ever heard the phrase “grit your teeth and bear it?” It’s used when someone is going through a tough time or situation and must keep pushing forward. In today’s psychological terms, ‘grit’ refers to perseverance, confidence, and following through on your...

An extensive and comprehensive look at Borderline Personality Disorder, I Hate You - Don’t Leave Me by Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus opens readers to the world of BPD. Borderline Personality Disorder is classified as a mental health disorder affecting the way you...

Since the latter half of the twentieth century, women have been told to be strong, to be independent, and to be leaders. Such skills have served women well in the business world. While strong wills and a take charge mentality might grow companies, they aren’t...