Starting the Year Free From Past Hurts: A Biblical Guide to Emotional Healing
Waking up on January 1 doesn’t always mean you feel new. Sometimes, a simple comment or song can bring back old pain. It’s as if the past is always with you. Time may not heal all wounds, and some are hidden. Triggers can remind you of these wounds, making them feel fresh. Starting the year […]
Joining a Network of Therapy Offices
Dear Impact Family Beneficiaries and Donors, I want to take a moment to share an important update with you and, above all, to express my sincere gratitude for your generosity, prayers, and partnership with Impact Family Christian Counseling. After much prayer, discernment, and thoughtful planning, we have made the decision to transition away from our […]
A Burdened Heart Cannot Praise Freely: Why Unaddressed Issues Matter to God
When we hold onto unresolved hurts, secret fears, or moral confusion, our worship becomes shallow. A burdened heart cannot praise because of these issues as the Bible teaches us. This distance takes away the peace God offers us. The Psalms show us trust and praise can meet honest pain. This teaches us a simple truth: […]
It’s Time to Take Back What the Devil Stole — With God’s Power
Ever felt like peace, joy, health, or a calling slipped away? You might wonder how to take back what the devil stole. The enemy steals to harm us (John 10:10), but he can’t keep what’s ours. Loss is real, but God promises to restore what’s taken. Christ’s victory on the cross broke the enemy’s hold […]
The Moment You Forget the Cross, Everything Else Falls Apart
We’ve all felt like everything else falls apart. Home life gets tense, our prayers seem weak, and hope seems far away. Forgetting the cross can make everything crumble: our purpose, our relationships, and the peace we once found in tough times. The hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” calls us to re-evaluate our priorities. […]
When God Interrupts Your Plans, He’s Giving You a Divine Appointment
We’ve all felt the pain when plans don’t work out. A job offer gone, a relationship ended, or a health issue that changes our plans. From a Christian view, these moments are not just setbacks. They are chances to see God’s plan for us. Scripture shows us how to see these moments differently. Acts 28:1–10 […]
Second Chances from God Are Real: What Jonah Teaches About God’s Unending Grace
Ever felt stuck by past mistakes, wondering if you could change or be forgiven? We all make mistakes, but divine forgiveness and spiritual renewal are possible. Jonah’s story, about a prophet swallowed by a fish, teaches us about grace and second chances from God. Jonah’s tale shows us God’s endless grace, proving no one is […]
God Will Remove Your Dependence—So You Can Depend on Him
Life can take away a job, a marriage, or steady income, leaving us feeling lost. We know pain is real and can be overwhelming. Many wonder why God will remove your dependence. Romans 9:16 tells us that outcomes depend on God’s mercy, not our efforts. This truth helps us see hard times differently. Sometimes, God […]
Why Pausing Before the Holidays Can Bring You Closer to God
The holiday season is often filled with excitement, decorations, and to-do lists. But amid the flurry of activity, we can forget the true source of peace and purpose: our relationship with God. As Christians, taking time to pause before the holidays can create space for spiritual renewal and reconnection. In this article, we’ll explore how […]
Why Christian Men Need Counseling: Strong on the Outside, Shattered Inside
Many Christian men silently carry the weight of emotional pain, past trauma, and spiritual confusion—believing that showing vulnerability is a sign of weakness. They’re seen as the backbone of their families, the leaders in their churches, and the ones expected to “have it all together.” But behind the strong exterior, many are struggling, isolated, and […]