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    Filled with the Knowledge of His Will

    For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work Keep reading →

  • Working In Tandem

    If two people do something in tandem, they do it together. A lot can be accomplished when we work this way. A nine year-old boy with autism can zip line in the Smoky Mountains – in tandem – with his father.  Or he can enjoy the adventure of white water rafting – in tandem – Keep reading →

  • Is It Time for A Life Stage Re-evaluation?

    If you’re like me, you may be wondering if it’s time for a life stage re-evaluation. As I was speaking to one of my longtime friends, I realized she had some of the same thoughts that were going through my mind. We were both acutely aware that, as a natural progression of children and grandchildren Keep reading →

  • Are You Feeling Manipulated?

    Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? Galatians 1:10a (NIV) If you’ve ever felt manipulated, there was most likely a controller in the mix. That’s right, someone who wanted to be in charge—not just of their own life—but also of yours. Keep reading →

  • How to Break Free of Generational Dysfunction

    As a professional therapist, I have always wondered how we reconcile generational dysfunction with living the Christian life. Maybe I’ve thought about this more than other people because I’ve spent three decades of my life counseling Christians who were steeped in dysfunctional mindsets and behaviors that were sabotaging their lives. And yes, all the while, Keep reading →