LIFE in CHRIST: Questions on Developmental Stages
This questionnaire assesses your spiritual and psychological journey using the LIFE in CHRIST developmental stages we teach on our TLC retreats for pastors.
Tag: Christian psychology
Mapping Your Spiritual Journey
These right-brained approaches to understanding your spiritual journey are refreshing and helpful aids to Christian formation and spiritual direction.
Interpreting Your Dreams
Most people I talk to don’t know how to interpret the dreams they have during the night. With a smile or laugh they tell me…
Biblical Blunders that Bruise and Confuse
In my thirty years of ministry as a Christian psychologist I have talked to many people who have been spiritually harmed by their family or…
Jesus, Psychotherapy Research, and Life Change
Some people who seek help with personal struggles from a counselor get help resolving their problems while others do not. Some clients in psychotherapy overcome…
Assisting the Wonderful Counselor
Early in my graduate training to become a psychologist I offered counseling to a young female undergraduate student with my professor and class watching and…
Personal Reflections from Dallas Willard’s Funeral
Kristi and I just returned from Dallas Willard’s funeral which was on May 14, 2013. It was a small gathering for family and friends at his…
Help for Emotional Reactivity
I’ve talked with many people who struggle with emotional reactivity and mood swings. Some are Bi-Polar or Borderline. Most just get overwhelmed by their emotions.…
Gratitude Research
In recent years scientific research has validated the ancient wisdom of the Bible: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”…
Caring for People who Cut Themselves (Help for Self-Injury)
Years ago I was responsible for training volunteer telephone counselors for an international Christian ministry. We were getting 150 calls a day from adults and…