Dallas Willard’s Disciplines For Workaholics
“If there were a blood test for workaholism I’m sure Dallas would come up positive.” That’s a comment Jane Willard made to Gary Moon for…
Dallas Willard on the Power of Prayer
“I’m too tired to read my Bible and pray,” a pastor shared with me, “but I need the Spirit’s anointing to preach this weekend.” In…
7 Tips for Screen Fatigue
Many of us are feeling tired, stressed, or emotionally flat from shrinking our life down to screens on Zoom, Skype, or other video meetings. More…
A Prayer for Strength and Comfort
God’s great ones are launched by prayers of devotion. It’s an essential form of prayer that brings surprising strength and comfort. A great example is…
At the Cross of Christ with Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich writes, “It seemed to me that I could feel the Passion of Christ strongly, but yet I longed by God’s grace to…
Sabbath Rest on Vacation
“Wave after wave of God’s love washes over me.” This little prayer inspired by Psalm 42:7 is a good summary of the ten days Kristi…
Be an Apple Blossom for Jesus
One year ago early in the spring I enjoyed a day retreat with Jesus. This is what I wrote in my journal… It’s the middle…
A & B Conflict Resolution Tool
Here’s a little tool that offers BIG help for resolving conflicts in marriage and other relationships: “When You Do ‘A’ I Feel ‘B.'” It’s a…
Family Map Survey
Healthy family systems are balanced in relational connecting and structure. Understanding your family dynamics in these areas is the first step to developing more loving…
Guarding Your Heart in Ministry
“We love because God first loved us” (1 John 4:19). This is the Valentine’s Day message that Kristi wrote on the chalkboard in our powder…
Jesus, Psychotherapy Research, and Life Change
Some people who seek help with personal struggles from a counselor get help resolving their problems while others do not. Some clients in psychotherapy overcome…
Assisting the Wonderful Counselor
Early in my graduate training to become a psychologist I offered counseling to a young female undergraduate student with my professor and class watching and…
