Only 51 Weeks to Go!

by | Feb 22, 2017 | Recent Research

Jared Pingleton, Psy.D.   Probably by now the flowers have faded, the chocolate has been eaten, and the cards have been discarded. Once again, our attentions are understandably focused back on the regular routines and responsibilities of life. Valentine’s Day may...

Forgiveness

by | Feb 21, 2017 | Recent Research

Sarah Newhard, LCPC, LMFT.   “If God forgives us we must forgive ourselves otherwise it’s like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.”  Although C.S. Lewis penned this truth over half a century ago (found in “The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis”),...

Are You An Ambassador?

by | Feb 17, 2017 | Recent Research

Eric Scalise, Ph.D.   Not that long ago, I was sorting through a drawer full of odds and ends—items long forgotten—and a small clasped envelope drew my attention. When I opened it up, a flood of memories swept over me. The envelope contained all of my father’s...

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...