Hope: A desire of some good, accompanied with at least a slight expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable. – Webster’s 1828 Dictionary Suicide, by many accounts, has reached the level of an epidemic not only in the U.S. but world-wide. It is estimated that in 2017, Read more…
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. “Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into Read more…
Dealing with Bipolar Disorder Over the last number of years, I hear more and more people identify themselves as bipolar. Many have been diagnosed with this disorder by psychiatrists and as a result carry the label around their neck as a chain describing their up-and-down emotional condition. Bipolar disorder used Read more…
Psalm 142:1-7 “Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within Read more…
Bullying. The very word creates fear in our day. It has been around for a long time. For reasons that are foreign to us today, it was seen in the past as something that should be ignored or excused. That may be some of what has contributed to the issue Read more…
Some time ago I encountered a young woman who had cuts all over her forearms. She had been wearing long sleeves to cover the evidence but had pulled the sleeves up to wash her hands and another girl noticed who encouraged her to get help for the issue. In talking Read more…
It’s okay to mourn One of the most helpful passages in the Bible on dealing with grief is found in Genesis 23:1-4. This is not the first place death is mentioned in the Bible, however it does give us some important principles about dealing with death that everyone needs to Read more…
The Centers for Disease Control says that as of 2012 nearly half of all adults in America (117 million people) had some form of chronic disease. The likely hood is that you or someone you know suffers from chronic illness or pain. The results of this can be devastating both Read more…
Can you be free from addictions? Ask that question, and you will get a mixed reaction. There are those who would tell you that you are afflicted with a terrible disease, and there is no hope of a full recovery. Once an addict, you will always be an addict they Read more…
The greatest hindrance to solving marriage conflicts. The one factor above all that will determine if a couple is able to be helped in marriage counseling is whether they are willing to forgive one another for past offences. As a matter of fact this issue of forgiveness is not just a Read more…