Excerpted from Follow Jesus on the Stations of the Cross There is comfort for you in the cross of Christ if you seek it properly. My heart has been warmed and my life re-shaped by the stories of Jesus and his cross during Holy Week. I invite you to join me on the life-changing journey of…
We think our heart is our feelings. So we contrast our head and heart to differentiate thinking and feeling. But in the Biblical understanding our heart is our will, our capacity for choice, the center of our being that is our orientation for life. Our heart is our spirit that animates our personality; it is…
I met Lisa (not her real name) because her husband insisted that she talk with me. He said she had a drinking problem. Of course, she thought he was crazy! Lisa was raised by a Baptist pastor. She was religious and she was also a good mother to her school-aged girls – except when she was…
I was talking with a friend who likes to drive in the fast lane. He thrives on trying to get more done in less time in order to be successful. He’s very productive… and stressed. He doesn’t realize that he’s continually recruiting adrenaline to give him the boost of energy and confidence that he feels…
Do you tend to rescue people from their problems or get enmeshed in dysfunctional relationships? Our free Codependency Test can help you to asses if you may need to work on strengthening your boundaries in your relationships. Many people we talk to have problems setting boundaries in their relationships. They may have problematic relationships with…
“How are you?” my friend asked me on the phone. “Busy,” I replied. “What else is new?” he laughed. “Ever since we roomed together in college I’ve admired how disciplined and productive you are.” Years later, I still think about that exchange. Although it was opposite of my friend’s intention, I realized then that I…
Do you depend on adrenaline to feel alive, important, and productive? To manage daily stress? Many pastors and leaders to. Take this free Adrenaline Test to find out if you’re taxing your body. Adrenaline is the body’s drug of choice for many people today. Adrenaline feels good, but it causes problems. Relying too much on…
Do you (or someone you know) have a problem with compulsive sexual behavior? Has your sexual behavior become a compulsion that has been hurtful to God, a loved one, yourself, or your effectiveness at work? Our free Sex Addict Test can help you understand your problem. Sex Addiction Test Our screening test for sexual addiction is…
God is love. Jesus shows us this. The Bible spells this out. And everyday God shares His love with us in so many ways. Tragically, there are many people, who can’t seem to grasp God’s love because, as the pop song says, “They’re looking for love in all the wrong places.” They’re in the grip…
Are you (or someone you know) struggling with a compulsion or addiction? Take this free Addiction Test to identify if you have the symptoms of an addiction. The hope of recovery begins with an honest assessment of what’s going on with you. Compulsive problems with alcohol, drugs, food, sex, and other behaviors share some symptoms…