It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

by | Feb 24, 2011 | Faith

I feel lonely and trapped.  I know many stay-at-home moms experience these feelings from time to time, but today I feel more justified in these feelings than usual.  I am literally trapped.  My car got stuck in the driveway as I was trying to escape...

A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed!

by | Feb 24, 2011 | Relationships

I have been doing a lot of thinking about friendship lately.  As a therapist, people come into my office with a variety of issues.  One of the questions that I ask at the very first meeting is about their “support system.”  It is important to find out...

Fire Hazard

by | Feb 17, 2011 | Faith

“Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent.” Revelation 3:19  Recently a friend shared how these words caught his eye as he read the message to the Church in Laodicea. He pointed out that when disciplined, we often apologize, but do we...

I Have Needs

by | Feb 9, 2011 | Relationships

Do you ever look at other couples with envy? They seem happy and content in their marriage while you feel alone and dissatisfied. There are many causes of marital dissatisfaction, including not having our needs met. Whether we realize it or not, we have needs that we...

Don’t Surrender Anikan!

by | Feb 9, 2011 | Faith

Throughout my life when I have faced something hard, God has given me the grace to find refuge in Him.  I have repeatedly found comfort in His presence and hope in His Word, drawing closer to Him during trials instead of letting them erode my faith.  The...