Christian Counseling Blog

I had a rather interesting conversation with a young man flying back home from a tournament with his baseball team. Through awkward glances as he sat smashed between me and the window seat, I noticed he had a brace on his arm. “So, you’re

Healing isn’t just physical or emotional, it’s spiritual. And for many believers, mental health challenges are not simply clinical diagnoses but deeply personal experiences that touch every aspect of life, including faith, spiritual beliefs, and the support of a faith community. At Cornerstone Christian

Work isn’t just a place we go—it’s a space where we spend much of our time, energy, and focus. For many, it’s also where stress, burnout, and disconnection begin to take root. As organizations look for meaningful ways to support their teams, more are

Before he died, a mentor of mine used to notice out loud how many people feel pressured to “look saved.” I found that to be a clever summary for a common experience.  He was referring to the inarticulate drive we feel to look like

First responders – these brave men and women walk a road that few dare to tread. When others run away, they rush toward chaos, toward flames, toward sirens screaming in the night. They carry the weight of others’ worst days, sit with the broken-hearted,

“God uses broken things. It takes broken soil to produce a crop, broken cloudsto give rain, broken grain to give bread, broken bread to give strength. It isthe broken alabaster box that givesforth perfume.” – Vance Havner Understanding Trauma and Its Effects on the

Trauma impacts how we view ourselves, our spouses, and the world around us. It can lead to feelings of unworthiness, fear of intimacy, and difficulty trusting others. When left unresolved, trauma can affect emotional regulation, making it hard to manage stress and negative emotions,

“Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it” (Rafiki, The Lion King)” As I survey the garden of my heart over this last year, I see a mixed crop: