Emotional Health
Behind the Mask
Every Family Deserves Hope It is striking how our affections toward masks have changed in recent months. As a child, I remember idolizing those who wore masks – The Lone Ranger, Batman and Spiderman. Although I am for any recommendation and health request to make myself and those around me safer, I must admit that …
Family Conversations in a Broken World
Parenting Points The year 2020 has come with much news that points to the deep brokenness of the world. The growing death toll of Coronavirus, the senseless murder of George Floyd, racial unrest in our nation, and whatever other trouble fills the headlines of the local news all create discussions that we must have with …
Strength of a Woman
Best Books Celebrate your God-given strength! You may not feel like the so-called perfect Proverbs 31 woman, but rest assured, you are the Proverbs 31 woman. No perfection required. Strength of a Woman will have you celebrating as you understand the blessing God sings over you as a woman. Look at the familiar Proverbs 31 …
From Stressed to Blessed
Healthy Living You can have peace regardless of your circumstances. My life was killing me. Every morning, when it was time to get out of bed after a night of not sleeping, I would lie there, preparing myself for all the problems, worries, lack, fear, anger, and resentment that would start chasing me down from …
Saturating Your Family with the Word
Parenting Points Today’s Christian family is constantly bombarded with messages from our culture about who we should be and what should matter to us. We are told that our family should live in this neighborhood and do these activities. Our kids are told that they should look and act a certain way to be accepted. …
What About Faith?
Encouraging Word What is faith and how important is it? Faith is defined as confidence or trust in a person or thing. The Biblical definition is found in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the assurance (substance) of things hoped for, the conviction (evidence) of things not seen.” Saving faith is to place your trust in …
Living Limitless: No Limits Women’s Retreat
Special Feature Across the United States, women ages 18-54, battle with bouts of depression, anxiety and other mental health diagnoses at an alarming rate. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, mental health and substance abuse are the second greatest health concerns in the state. Nearly one in five U.S. adults have been diagnosed …
Help, Hope & Healing for Addiction: Samaritan Counseling
Healthy Living Samaritan Counseling has a long tradition of offering faith-based professional counseling and coaching to anyone struggling with recovery from an addiction who needs supplementary assistance with their recovery program. Samaritan counselors are fully aware that addiction goes beyond alcohol and drug abuse. Many people deal daily with an addiction to shopping, smoking, sugar, …
Moving Beyond Self
Encouraging Word Because of our inherited sin nature, we have an inclination to sin. Our biggest sin is that of being selfish (worshiping self) instead of worshiping God. Psalm 2:11 tells us, “Worship the Lord with reverence…” and Deuteronomy 6:13 says we are to worship only God. In Matthew 6:24 we learn, “No one can …