What is Battering?
What is battering? First of all – Battering is a crime. It is a pattern of behavior which often uses the threat of or the use of violence. Battering occurs when individuals try to take…
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Christianity – Blind Faith?
“I do not ask any man to become a Christian blindly. It is the most reasonable act in the whole world.” George Morrison Read Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
8 Biggest Mistakes Churches Make About Domestic Abuse
Mistakes Pastors Make about Domestic Abuse Lynette J. Hoy is a licensed, clinical professional counselor. For nine years she was the Director of LifeCARE Ministries at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. As a…
How to Help Abused Grandchildren?
Family Crisis- Child Abuse? Question: Our family is in crisis. Our grandchildren are being raised in a non-christian home where there is a great deal of dysfunction, including emotional and verbal abuse. What advice would…
Spouse Wants Out Of Your Marriage. What Should You Do?
Question From A Reader: A couple of weeks ago my husband told me how unhappy he was in our relationship. I am 25 and have been in my marriage for 5 years. We also have…
God’s Plan For Your Marriage
Marriage – Growing in Forgiveness I never married because there was no need. I have 3 pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog which growls every morning,…
Overcoming Lust
Question: I need some advice. I am 18 years old, male, and, not surprisingly, struggling with lust. Now my spiritual history- I have grown up in Christian schools. I have gone to church all of…
Stress Inventory
Take an inventory of how you adjust to stress Please follow the directions below. Determine which life events have occurred in your life over the past two years and add up your total stress score….
Overcoming Sexual Addictions
Cure for Sexual Addictions? Sexual addiction questions: ” I still can’t stop” Dear Counselor: If you could offer me any advice on how to conquer sexual addiction, I would be most grateful. I am on…
Curb Emotional Eating
How To Overcome Emotional Eating How do you deal with feelings of anger, frustration, fear, stress, loneliness, conflict, depression or disappointment? Do you find comfort in food? Are you constantly on a diet but, never…