The holidays. A time for twinkling lights, rosy cheeks, festive cheer, neatly wrapped presents, fresh baked cookies, and many other...

A BOOK REVIEW OF BEYOND TECHNIQUE IN SOLUTION-FOCUSED THERAPY: WORKING WITH EMOTIONS AND THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP BY EVE LIPCHIK (by Misty Reynolds) If you have interest in learning more about the concept and process of providing solution focused therapy to clients, it is my pleasure to recommend Beyond Technique in Solution Focused Therapy: Working with Emotions and the Therapeutic Relationship by Eve Lipchik. This book is filled not only with instruction regarding the c

It’s time for change. Real change. In Foley (Alabama), things got very close to home… Way too close. Our own high school was locked down...

What do you see when you look at 2024? Thoughts of a new year are often filled with hope, excitement, or sometimes apprehension. Maybe you are expecting big changes such as having a child or a new job search or a move. Sometimes we are filled with apprehension about our own or a loved one’s health issues. Many people make resolutions, New Year’s resolutions which cause the gym to be crowded in January and February and that type of thing. Weight Watchers probably has its highe

The gift of hearing is incredible. I love to sit and listen to music, especially Christian hymns. On Sunday mornings, my husband and I enjoy listening and singing along to acapella gospel songs in preparation for worship just a couple of hours later. It is also a wonderful thing to be able to learn and gain wisdom from presentations in church, Bible classes, education, podcasts, and work. Our ears no doubt perform important service to us. Jesus said “ He who has ears to hear,

Have you ever stopped and looked around you? Have you ever inventoried your life and actually taken note of the people whom you spend most of your time talking and dining and hanging out together? We all know they say that raising kids takes a village, and believe me, as a single parent of twins for over a decade, I can attest to this. But I am here to tell you that “adulting” also requires people around you who support and encourage you and are there for you when life goes r

Without the Holy Spirit of God, and the conviction He provides man through the Word of God, conversion is unlikely. Consider the story...

In the Fall of 2015, after a series of tests, it was determined that I needed gall bladder surgery. I have had many surgeries and...

The Bible really has a lot to say about the Holy Spirit. I hope you’ve picked up on that in our blogs this year. Previously we’ve talked...

Paul has no issues being bold! In his boldness he urges the churches of Galatia to walk by the Spirit. Listen to what he said to them in...

The Jews really struggled with letting go of the law? Why? It is so comfortable knowing that everything you need to know can be found in...

God understands the power of loneliness. In the Garden of Eden you might remember that God said many things were good, but there was one...

Jesus spoke of the Holy Spirit dozens of times in His ministry. In the latter part of the gospel of John, before His death, He sought to...

Without the Holy Spirit of God, and the conviction He provides man through the Word of God, conversion is unlikely. Consider the story...

For the past several weeks we have noticed different aspects about the Holy Spirit. We have considered some false concepts that seek to...

There is little doubt that the work of the Holy Spirit is often confusing, unless one rightly divides the word of God (II Timothy 2:15)....

There are many benefits to the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit. One of the greatest benefits would have to include the seal of...

There are hundreds of Scriptures that tell us about the work of the Holy Spirit in Bible times. On the day of Pentecost, around 33 AD...

As I mentioned previously, the Bible has much to say about the Holy Spirit and His work. It is amazing how the Bible reveals that He...

ecent discussions with religious people have led me to believe that some strange doctrines concerning the Holy Spirit of God are out...