Inevitably, we all face the painful realities of life in this broken world. It might be illness, mistreatment, unjust circumstances, financial strain, or some other painful trial. When these things happen, it’s only natural to bristle at the situation. It’s okay to be honest about the ways you are hurting and even the ways you are wrestling with anger. But when you are dealing with the bitterness...
Often, kids (and grownups too) don’t feel thankful. It’s easy to complain about things, even when there are so many wonderful blessings all around us. But in the Bible, God says “in everything give thanks.” The young boy in Why Do We Say Thank You?: Learning to be Grateful by award-winning author Champ Thornton learns that thankfulness is a choice—it’s about paying attention to God and...
We kick off the anticipated second season of Straight to the Heart, as our host, Rush Witt, talks with counselor and author Ed Welch. Rush asks Ed about the early years of his life and faith in Christ, what it means to make counseling beautiful, and how to help people in the midst of grief and suffering. Timestamps: 0:38 – Intro2:52 – Ed’s Conversion and College Story8:33...
Being able to share a difficult personal story can be an incredibly freeing experience. The question is: What setting is best—one-on-one with a professional counselor or with a group of peers experiencing a comparable struggle? Sharing a personal story in a counseling setting is seldom easy. In fact, the act of sharing can feel anywhere from uncomfortable to unbearable. When presented with the...
As a lover of productivity, I can be lured by the siren song of self-help books written to solve my every problem. Their promises of an organized life in three simple steps and renewed joy from a change in wall color pull at the fabric of my lazy little heart. Three simple steps sound cushier than a long process of sanctification, and (I’m sad to admit) reading advice from an unknown author...
