The Best Valentine’s Present Ever!

by | Feb 14, 2017 | Weekly Devotionals

Jared Pingleton, Psy.D.   Today is about romance, hearts, flowers, cards, candy and wonderful fond, fuzzy feelings. But what happens tomorrow? See, the truth is that mature love is not based on feelings, fancy, or fickleness. Warm and fuzzy feelings are the...

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

by | Feb 14, 2017 | Recent Research

Rhona Epstein, Psy.D., C.A.C.     “Lookin’ for love in all the wrong places…” -Johnny Lee   When Valentine’s Day rolls around, I find myself returning to my favorite chick flicks.  One such movie is What Women Want; I find so powerful that scene where...

What's in a Name?

by | Feb 9, 2017 | Recent Research

Robert Shaw, D.Min.     Excerpted with permission from Created for Significance: Discovering Who Defines Us and How We Obtain our Significance.     Names today, especially exotic names, have become very trendy.  Many of these names are given...

Adding to the World

by | Feb 3, 2017 | Recent Research

Steve Wright, M.A.     Research is pretty clear. People who have a strong sense of purpose experience meaning and satisfaction in life. They tend to be happier, less prone to mental illness, and more capable of overcoming life’s difficulties. But, what does...

Anxiety and Eating Disorders

by | Feb 1, 2017 | Recent Research

Greta Gleissner, LCSW     Feelings of anxiousness from life’s daily events are absolutely normal. We all feel them. However, when feelings of fear and worry take over one’s ability to lead a normal life, such as maintaining a healthy diet, it can lead to an...

Cherish

by | Jan 27, 2017 | Recent Research

Gary Thomas, M.A.   Excerpted with permission from Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage by Gary Thomas. © 2017 by Gary Thomas. Used by permission of Zondervan. www.zondervan.com. Want to read more? Purchase here!   A husband and...

No Other Gods Before Me

by | Jan 26, 2017 | Recent Research

Robert Shaw, D.Min.   Excerpted with permission from Created for Significance: Discovering Who Defines Us and How We Obtain our Significance.     Have you ever wondered why God hates idolatry so much?  The very first of the Ten Commandments says, “You...

Staying on Mission

by | Jan 23, 2017 | Recent Research

Eric Scalise, Ph.D.   What does it mean to thrive or flourish in life? In a world where everything seems to be overanalyzed and word-smithed through a lens of political correctness or cultural relevance, is it OK to prosper? The word “thrive” implies moving...