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A Soul That Glorifies the Lord
by Dr. Natalie Atwell My daily Bible reading and study do not follow a yearly plan. I simply read from start to finish, and then begin again—regardless of the time of year or season. This process has removed the pressure of finishing the Bible in a year and helped me finish reading God’s Word cover […]
By , 2 weeks ago
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Counseling in the Image of God: Why the Imago Dei Matters
by Dr. Margy Hill The foundation of Christian counseling rests not only on clinical skill but on theological clarity. Genesis 1:26–27 tells us humanity is made in the Imago Dei, the Image of God. This truth is more than doctrine—it is a clinical lens. Every client carries both the dignity of the Image and the […]
By , 2 months ago
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Exposing the Darkness: How Assessment Can Reveal the Unseen Influences Behind Mental Health Struggle
by Dr. Natalie Atwell In counseling, we assess several factors at the beginning of the counseling process and throughout to monitor progress, accurately diagnose, and aid in the treatment of clients. Yet, in recent years, I’ve begun uncovering some unusually dark factors that many assessments miss. I’ve started to ask clients about their online activity, […]
By , 2 months ago
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When You’ve Been Spiritually Gaslit: Holding Onto the True Voice of God
Guiding readers back to God’s word in a sea of confusion. by Dr. Natalie Atwell Gaslighting is a popular term these days. There are videos all over social media about this specific word. The term gaslight actually dates back to a 1938 British play called Gas Light, which led to a film of the same […]
By , 6 months ago
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Exposing Darkness: Understanding the Roots of Spiritual Abuse
by Dr. Natalie Atwell In recent years, the term spiritual abuse has gained popularity. I don’t think this is because spiritual abuse is happening more (although that may be the case), but because more people are talking about their experiences. As a counselor, I’m encouraged to see more people coming forward to share their stories—stories […]
By , 8 months ago
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Resurrection Sunday: An Opportunity to Witness
by AACC Staff We’re in the Easter season again—one time of year when many people are reminded, perhaps for the first time since last Easter, of an empty tomb outside Jerusalem. At AACC headquarters in Virginia, spring is in the air. Spring is a transitory season that bridges the cold of winter and the warmth […]
By , 9 months ago
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Falling in Love, Staying in Love: How to Keep Romance Alive
by David Arp, M.S.W. and Claudia Arp, B.S. This article was originally published in Christian Counseling Today, Volume 23-1 One of the most difficult parts of marriage is staying in love and keeping romance alive over the years. Having logged more than five decades together, we can tell you it is hard work, but not impossible—especially […]
By , 10 months ago
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A Biblical and Neuroscientific Approach to Stress Resilience
by Charles Stone, MDiv, DMin, PhD This post is a summary of chapter 9 in Charles Stone’s just released Moody Press book: Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resilience and Reduce Anxiety. Read more information about the book and Charles below. Finding Certainty in an Uncertain World Corrie Ten […]
By , 10 months ago
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Do We Deserve God’s Grace?
by AACC Staff Grace: perhaps the most freeing gift offered to us by God. Without it, we would have no salvation and no hope. A question that often surfaces in counseling, churches, and hearts is this: Do we deserve God’s grace? The works-based, performance-driven world can lead us to believe that we either must or […]
By , 11 months ago
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Benevolent Detachment: Guiding Clients to a New Source of Identity and Acceptance
by Janeen Davis, Psy.D., MFT How often do you hear clients say, “They made me feel….” as they describe interactions with spouses, friends, family members, and coworkers? When clients claim that someone made them feel a certain way, they are ceding control of their emotions to another person. While the intuitive belief that external factors […]