The ancient wisdom of the Serenity Prayer offers a profoundly simple framework for healing: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference. At first glance, it reads like a short prayer for peace. But when lived deeply, it becomes a way of ordering the soul. It calls us to humility, discernment, and surrender—three movements that mirror Jesus’ teaching in Gospel of Matthew when he sa

Most people come to counseling because something has broken open in their lives. A marriage is strained. Anxiety is overwhelming. A hidden addiction comes to the surfact and wreaks havoc in your life. Sometimes it is not even a crisis—just a quiet realization that something inside is not right. Life is working on the outside, but the the mental gymnastics are active and peace seems scarce.

Bold Love: When Love Refuses to Be “Nice” and Chooses to Be True Dan Allender and Tremper Longman’s Bold Love is not a book for people who want love to feel comfortable. It is a book for people who want love to be real. From the opening pages, the authors dismantle one of the most damaging assumptions in modern relationships: that love is synonymous with being nice. In their telling, niceness is often the enemy of love. Niceness is what embodies many Christians live by when

Understanding Unforgiveness This is our fourth article in the series on mental health. Today, we will explore a significant opportunity for growth and a barrier to closeness with God— forgiveness . Let’s begin by examining what unforgiveness looks like. Few things weigh on the mind and spirit like holding onto past grievances. Bitterness and resentment can occupy our thoughts, disrupt our sleep, and poison our relationships. Psychologists note that harboring unforgiveness inc

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We wanted to write an article today that will be helpful in your journey towards healing. We often hear of people letting in the world's...

Inspired by Love and War by John and Stasi Eldredge Marriage is a battlefield—not because it’s doomed, but because it’s sacred. In Love...

Marriage is a sacred covenant designed to reflect God’s love, grace, and intimacy. Yet, it is often marked by struggles, wounds, and...

Conflict is an inevitable part of life—whether in our relationships, workplaces, or even within our church communities. If you don't...

Anger is a powerful emotion, often misunderstood and mishandled. In Chapter 4 of Good and Angry , David Powlison asks the crucial...

On January 16-18 we are hosting a men’s intensive called Wild at Heart Basic at our office. This intensive begins Thursday (January 16)...

In February 2009, on our back patio, my wife and I were praying and reflecting on my life. As I contemplated major changes, we both felt...

As we shift our focus from Father's Day, we pause today to reflect on God's design for women. In a world filled with shifting values...

Marriage is an ultimate act of love, a union where two souls become one. But as we know from walking with many, marriage is also a...

From a sermon I loved at Watermark Community Church in Dallas on conflict, I wanted to share the message "Don't Be a 'WENI': Christlike...

Starting (or restarting) your marriage on the right foot is crucial for laying a solid foundation that will support your relationship...

New Testament community is often difficult for us to fathom at times, we can learn from a Christ-centered mission home for people with...

Our marriage getaway rhythm started years ago, in the second year of our marriage somewhere around 2001, before kids, and the hustle and...

Our newest Counselor, Paul, is the husband of Woodforest Counseling Founder Kristin Abrahams for 24 years. He is available Wednesday and...