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.

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

For this third part of our 5 part series on mental and spiritual health, let’s talk about rest! We live in a culture that celebrates...

Emotions are some of God’s most misunderstood gifts. For many, feelings seem like dangerous waters—either ignored as untrustworthy or...

Our world is loud! Not just in the obvious ways—traffic, phones buzzing, TVs always on—but in a deeper, relentless hum of information and...

As the back-to-school season kicks into gear, many parents face familiar concerns. Struggles with focus, emotional regulation,...

Recovery groups use inventory as a crucial part of the healing journey — a process of looking honestly at our past and present to...

This time of year the pressure mounts as teenage and college-age kids finish their semesters. What can we as parents do for them? How can...

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...

We've always said in our family: "We are for each other." We are for our kids, as much as we love them all differently with their...

Adversity is inevitable, but the Bible shows us how God works through our struggles to strengthen and refine us. Three of the most...

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

We have had a men’s group at our office for the last 2 years. This group serves as a fostering of community of men who may be taking...

Firstborn children often bear the weight of high expectations, not only from their parents but also from society. As trailblazers in the...