How can ministry leaders avoid landmines in ministry and continue to thrive through long years of pouring themselves out for serving others? Most know that spiritual flourishing can only happen as they live wholeheartedly for Christ, but leaders can easily be sabotaged by functional idols—unconscious commitments that result in an endless cycle of sinful, self-defeating behaviors. In The...
Before beginning my counseling ministry as a biblical counselor and licensed psychologist, I served as the director of children and youth ministry at a church while completing my seminary degree (MAR). Soon afterward, I married my husband, Danny, who has been a youth and family pastor for thirty years. Over the course of our ministry, we have witnessed the rising tide of mental health struggles...
Are you anxious about the holiday season due to strained family relationships or the ache of singleness? You are not alone! Embracing the joy of the season can be challenging, especially when fractured family ties or longings for companionship exist. What might it look like to navigate these difficult dynamics in a wise, God-honoring way? During this free 75-minute live webinar for women, authors...
If you are reading this, there’s a good chance an adult passed it your way. Maybe it was your mom, dad, a grandparent, a teacher, or your counselor. And yeah, it can be annoying to be handed something you didn’t ask for. I get it. But before you quit reading, hang with me for a sec. Let me tell you why I wrote this and, more importantly, why it might actually be worth your time. I’m a...
Nearly 100 percent of teens use one or more social media platforms, despite over 40 percent admitting that the constant onslaught on images often leads to a negative view of their own bodies. Combine this phenomenon with the heightened rates of anxiety and depression among teens, and you’ll find that much of the groundwork is laid for an eating disorder.[1] Negative body image is a key component...
