Monthly Archives: October 2022

The Three Covenants of Marriage

Ignorance Is Not Bliss Over the years, it has become my custom early in a marriage counseling case to ask the couple, “Could you please tell me what occurred as you stood before the pastor, the judge, or the Justice … Continue reading

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Social Media and Mental Health

Social Media and Mental Health1 Correlation or Causation Pick one of many studies that indicate a link between social media use and poorer mental health. And why would this be? Remembering that correlation does not equal causation, one must wonder … Continue reading

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The Last Chance to Love Them

The Reality Most couples have an extended last chance to love their parents because of the aging process. Here are just some of the common situations that provide those opportunities. Crippling diseases like Parkinson’s disease Physical limitations like loss of … Continue reading

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Using New Testament Narratives to Give Hope

The Need In one of the first training classes I taught at CCEF, there was a newly appointed counseling pastor from a Baptist church in New Jersey. Stressing the importance of giving hope is now a strategic aspect of teaching … Continue reading

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