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December 19, 2008

Ken Wilson

Many people have problems in our world today. Some don't get along with their spouses, some are full of anxiety over their job security, some have troubling worries about their indebtedness and many are depressed and empty inside. It is not possible for everyone to get professional counseling or afford a lengthy series of counseling sessions. Many have asked the question, "Why do we need so many counselors today?" I'm not sure there is justification for the number of professional counselors we have today, but it is my observation that because we are such a transient society, the support systems once available to us (parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc.) are no longer in place. The extended family was at one time available, because of a close proximity of residence, to support and give advice to a young couple in reference to marriage and parenting. The rural communities in America... more

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Problem Solving and Temperaments Pt.1

September 17, 2008

Mary Ortiz

Most of us know that when there is a problem and it doesn't get resolved: frustration, irritation, anger and sadness can set in. The Lord talks about dealing with issues before the sun goes down in Eph. 4:26. If anger lingers and is unresolved, it could turn into resentment and bitterness, even depression. In part one, we will be looking at the first element in problem solving, the communication factor. If you don't communicate about the problem with your mate, how can he/she see or understand the problem? If he/she doesn't understand it, how can it get resolved? Most problems that are inter-intra relational are usually due to unmet needs. Each temperament tends to react differently to unmet needs, and therefore, tends to handle problems in various ways. When stress and problems arise, unchecked, the weaknesses of the temperament can kick in. The sanguine tends to have a quick, explosive... more

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He Sees Our Pain

May 17, 2006

Don Mellor

Recently, I counseled a single Christian who said that she doesn't feel good enough to begin a new relationship with a man. She hears repeating thoughts that say, "who would want You? Ugly? Old? Fat? He'd be bored and sick of you soon anyway. Who are you to dream again? Here was my response: He sees our pain. He feels our hurts. He knows our hearts. And He cares! It is okay to be angry, especially for a good cause. I am proud of you for thinking through options before deciding on a course of action. Remember that we never have permission to be less that Christian for any reason. It is when we feel the lowest- that 's when we are ready to receive God's comfort. Let Him in and bring peace, even when "the tempest is raging and the billows are tossing high." The LORD himself was not... more

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