Overcoming Hurt
The following resource was written by Dr. Ralph Woerner and walks through the struggle we can face as we attempt to move on from past hurt. From the counseling I’ve done over the years, I’ve discovered that many people who seem to be moving through life without a care in the world are suffering from …
Addiction and Mental Health
ADDICTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH When a person has both a diagnosed mental illness and an addiction, it is referred to as “dual diagnosis.” Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and borderline personality disorder can make someone more susceptible to becoming addicted. This susceptibility may be because the addictive agent provides relief from the …
Addiction Treatment
TREATMENT AND SUCCESS Treatment for addictions is multifaceted. Treatment must address both the obsession and the addictive agent regardless of whether the chemical is from an internal or external source. Treatment success is greatly dependent upon the willingness and participation level of the addict. At times, failure in addiction treatment occurs because the treatment plan …
Biblical Decision Making Part 3: Freedom & Responsibility
God has given us the freedom and responsibility to make wise decisions that are within the bounds of the Word. In His sovereignty, God has chosen to give human beings a free will, intellect, experiences, examples, and abilities with which to make decisions. God has given man dominion over creation and has asked us to …
Parenting Discussion Aids
In the busyness of life even the most important things can be neglected. Parents desire to be purposeful and focused with their children but often struggle to make time for purposeful parenting. Our culture tries to lull the parent into complacency and prioritize the wrong goals. Not bad goals but goals such as “Ensure your …
Addiction Continuum
ADDICTION AS A CONTINUUM (it is not distinct from normal desires except by degree) Like most human conditions, one can accurately think of addiction in terms of degrees of severity. Identifying where a person falls on a continuum of severity can help you identify what interventions he needs. This continuum may be described as ranging …
Understanding Addiction – Principles
SCRIPTURAL DIRECTION AND PRINCIPLES The topic of addiction is an unfortunate and increasing issue in families and with those we love. It is essential to develop a clear understanding of all aspects of addiction, including the foundations of addiction as well as various treatments. To begin, it is important to consider a few guiding Scriptures …
Christ-Centered Twelve Step Program of Addiction Recovery
The purpose of this article is to explain how the 12 Steps are used in everyday addiction treatment. This information can be beneficial if you or a loved one is in treatment. Although in their original inception the 12 Steps were used as a program for treatment of alcoholism, over time they have found usefulness …
Tragedy and Suffering Part 3- God is Sovereign
GOD IS SOVEREIGN – “IS GOD IN CONTROL?” This question is asked in many different forms. In Revelation 6:10-11 God is asked why He has not judged the wicked. Revelation 6:10-11 “And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of …
Motherhood
Motherhood is a challenging and wonderful role in which our Creator designed. It can be easy to let our human tendencies of either fear or anger rule as we parent our children. Instead, let us pursue the call of servant leadership where we as mothers are willing to learn and grow as mothers who are …