__________________________ Mental health has become one of the most pressing issues that affects individuals from all walks of life, including those in our church communities. While churches often spend time and resources focusing on ministries related to spiritual...
Remembering our friend Dr. Sue Johnson. She was a world-renowned psychologist, best-selling author, professor, researcher, creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Sue lived with cancer for three years. On April 23, 2024, that journey ended. “I so enjoyed our...
by Dr. Gary Oliver On July 25, 1937, H. Norman Wright was born in Hollywood Hills, California. He grew up attending Hollywood Hills Presbyterian Church and went to Hollywood High School. For several decades, he was a professor at Biola University and Talbot Seminary....
In Max Lucado’s inspirational book The Applause of Heaven, he ends with a chapter on going home. He begins the chapter by describing his conclusion to a long trip and finally arriving at the airport. His wife and three daughters are excited that he is home. But one of...
by Curt Thompson, M.D. Max’s interminable ruminations, always worrying about never getting it right, never being good enough in his career, had the effect of both sweeping him into the fast track of advancement—because of how hard he worked in response to his...
by Ashley Elliott, MS, LMHCA Consider your partner’s strengths. Do their qualities always fill your heart with joy? Or do their When you think of your past, do you recall fond memories or pain, gratitude or regret? Though everyone desires to feel good about their past...
by W. Jesse Gill, Psy.D. Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the...
by Ashley Elliott, MS, LMHCA, and Chuck Elliott, MOL, MAE Consider your partner’s strengths. Do their qualities always fill your heart with joy? Or do their wonderfully crafted attributes occasionally annoy you? Some of you are much more spiritual than we are and may...
The mental health crisis of the next generation has become an increasing and significant concern, and mental health professionals are sounding the alarm. Recent studies have shown that young people, especially those in their teenage years, are experiencing increased...
