Dr. Tim Clinton Responds to the Passing of Rev. Billy Graham
“Billy Graham didn’t simply preach the gospel, he lived it.” – Dr. Tim Clinton Forest, Va. — With the passing of Rev. Billy Graham, Dr. Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian Counselors, issues the following statement: “One could...
Change the Ending
Steve Wright, M.A. I recently finished reading a set of fiction stories. The main plot circled around conflict between the hero and villain. The hero overcame incredible odds that resulted in victory over the villain. I love stories like this that emphasize the...
Good Listening Flows from the Fruits of the Spirit
Katherine Daniels Pain. Doubt. Anxiety. Confusion. Anger. You don’t have to look far to find people burdened with these battles. Our churches, hospitals, schools and workplaces are filled with them. In the midst of pain, people are longing for a trustworthy person to...
Is Rest the Forgotten Key to Your Emotional Wellbeing?
Lisa Murray, M.A. Rest. Typically not a word in my vocabulary. I was coming up to the weeks before my vacation, barely hanging on by a thread. I didn’t even notice how tired I was. My body moved slowly, numbly in its predictable, mechanical motions of...
Free to Love and Be Loved
Margaret Nagib, Psy.D. I will never forget that day several years ago in early fall. It was a Sunday morning and I was sitting in a church service. But this was no ordinary service. We had guests that day— a children’s choir from Asia. Forty children, ranging...Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A day where we remember Martin Luther King Jr., and try our best to live up to his principles. But which principles? We all know about the “I have a dream” speech, but how can the “I have a dream”...Resolution
Lisa Sleezer, MA, LPC Therapist, Timberline Knolls Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). After the advent season of preparation, waiting, and anticipation, we rejoice...
The Case for Faith: Celebrating Hope in Mental Health Care
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. & Tim Clinton, Ed.D. Spirituality is mysterious, but real. It has offered countless millions a place of refuge, solace, comfort, hope and a deeper sense of purpose and meaning—especially in times of tragedy or crisis where grief and...