Thoughts
from Dr David
The Role of Grace in Healing Trauma
Imagine you are a young girl who lives in a war-torn country. You have witnessed unimaginable horrors and lost your family, your home, and your sense of safety. You feel hopeless, angry, and afraid. You wonder if God has abandoned you or if he even exists. This is the...
The Importance of Self-Care for the Christian Mind, Body, and Soul
Trisha is a busy mom of three kids. She has a full-time job, a house to manage, and a church to serve. She loves her family and ministry, but often feels overwhelmed and exhausted. Trisha barely has time to eat, let alone take care of herself. She wonders if she is...
Finding Peace in the Storm: The Role of Faith in Coping with Anxiety
Sarah felt her heart racing as she checked her email. She had been waiting for a response from her boss about an important project, but instead she saw a message from her boss asking her if they could meet in person to discuss her report. What if he thought she didn’t...
Navigating Grief and Loss from a Christian Perspective
Grief and loss are universal experiences that affect us all at some point in our lives. The death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job or a missed opportunity are just a few examples of the many forms of loss that we may experience. Grief is...
The Power of Forgiveness: A Biblical Perspective
Forgiveness is a powerful tool that can help us move past hurt and pain, and find peace and healing. In the Bible, forgiveness is presented as a fundamental aspect of Christian faith and practice. Jesus teaches us to forgive others as a way to imitate God's...
Be a Student: The Importance of Continuing to Know those you Know
Learning...it can be so exciting, invigorating and fascinating. Learning about God, nature, culture, history, science, music, literature, the human body and psyche, the animal kingdom, the universe and created order, the history of religion, and the list goes on and...