In the research I have done over the last decade in my own battles and in preparation to speak, teach, and counsel on this topic, other tidbits have come up that have been impressive to me. I feel like I can certainly speak with confidence when I say that the money makers in the pornography…Continue reading Examining the Temptation of Pornography Part III
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Examining the Temptation of Pornography – Part II
A man decides that one of their goals in life is to have a very nice watch. For them, whatever brand, is a measure of success… a $5000 watch. But they can only set aside $100 per month. 50 months… a little over 4 years. That’s a long time to wait for a goal. Now…Continue reading Examining the Temptation of Pornography – Part II
Switches or Dials – Part 2
… and, (if you haven’t read part I, jump to it now) real relationships require dials across time. This same principle applies to emotional responses. Maybe you are the “worst case scenario” type – you jump all the way to the extremely unlikely but possible options? Avoid the switch and seek to examine for more…Continue reading Switches or Dials – Part 2
Switches or Dials – Part 1
Switches or Dials In the psychological world, there is an area of diagnosis called “personality disorders.” These include Narcissism, Borderline, Avoidant, Dependent, Paranoid, etc. There are 10 of three types (clusters). The American Psychiatric Association describes Personality disorders as “ways of thinking, feeling and behaving that deviates from the expectations of the culture, causes distress…Continue reading Switches or Dials – Part 1
The Truth about Apologizing – Part I
Now for an article about one of the most magical things God gave humans for maintaining healthy relationships. This is a powerful secret weapon and those of us that understand it have a much easier life. Let me show how magical – with a true story about myself before I understood this magic. Imagine having…Continue reading The Truth about Apologizing – Part I
Jesus calls her His Daughter. Part I
Jesus Calls Her Daughter Reference Matthew 9:18-22, Mark 5:22-34, Leviticus 15:19-33 One day Jesus was walking by Capernaum, near the Sea of Galilee, with an official of the synagogue who had stopped Him and begged for His help with his very sick daughter. As was typically the case, Jesus, now famous in this region for…Continue reading Jesus calls her His Daughter. Part I
The Creation Debate – Part V
Here is a possible process description I think is reasonable. Basically, in a raw form: God started life by forming a single celled organism in the dirt. This was nothing short of proof of His existence. Life proceeds from life, even simple life. The complexity of the most basic amino acids and DNA structure is…Continue reading The Creation Debate – Part V
Response to Men Prefer Debt-Free Virgins Part 3 (and most important part)
Examining the article recently published about Men preferring Debt free virgins without tattoos – To summarize: in an article that makes the claims she makes, I see no research and no scripture that defends the actual claims.! This is purely an opinion piece. It doesn’t represent anyone at all except herself (and the original writer perhaps).…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt-Free Virgins Part 3 (and most important part)
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part 2
But instead a stance taken against girls going to college. Here is the “logic” of the article. Men prefer debt free virgins without tattoos. College is where debt, sex and tattoos happen. Therefore girls shouldn’t go to college. This logic is obviously filled with error. Even if some men prefer these traits, and even if…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part 2
Rites of Passages, The Basics
As a counselor and a pastor… and as man, rites of passages are very important to me. Throughout history and across people groups, rites of passages have been culturally vital ways to communicate to members of the community that they are taking on a new role within that community – boy to man, worker to…Continue reading Rites of Passages, The Basics
Good Article on Stress
http://blogs.bible.org/engage/michelle_pokorny/this_is_your_brain…on_stress Periodically, when I am introduced to a valuable article on another website, I try to let you know about it here. This is an example! Enjoy.
Boring Marriages
Sometimes you hear people say that they are in a boring marriage. They aren’t stimulated intellectually like they once were. They aren’t as excited about spending time with their spouse anymore. They just feel like they are both going through the motions, stuck in a rut, and just fulfilling obligations. Their heart just isn’t in…Continue reading Boring Marriages
Understanding Sexuality Podcast
https://hunterbeless.com/new-blog/2017/7/ep28-on-understanding-sexuality I got to be a part of a great podcast a few days ago. This expresses some of the roots – going WAAAAAYYYY back (in time and in philosophy) for the issues of sexual identity that we face as a culture today. Check it out!
What to do when someone threatens suicide
This is an era of when suicide is a part of the cultural conversation again, we need to be prepared to engage with it in a serious way. The article I linked to above is for parents who kids are watching or who have watched the popular show “13 Reasons” – but in general, I…Continue reading What to do when someone threatens suicide
Suicide in the Bible
Does the Bible deal with the tough issues? It does. Christianity is neither merely a religion nor outdated. People despair. People struggle with mental illness. People get trapped in the belief that there are only two choices – a long tortuous death or a quick release… but the problem is that there are almost always…Continue reading Suicide in the Bible
Parents Of Teens Conference/Seminar
I think this will be valuable to anyone with teens or preteens. You can find out more at www.alethiacounseling.com.
Two Mini-Seminars: "Helping Parents Talk to Kids About tragedy"
This next Wednesday, November the 9th, FBC and Alethia Family Counseling will host two short seminars for adults – moms, dads, grandparents, teachers and others – We will be in the Great Room at FBC South Campus (just south of the new loop) at 9:30am (hoping that is convenient for parents who drop off kids…Continue reading Two Mini-Seminars: "Helping Parents Talk to Kids About tragedy"
Talking to Kids about Death Video Series
Hello everyone – a few years ago, I was invited to speak at a church about talking to kids about death. Recently, a child had died in their community, and they wanted tools to talk to their children about it. Recently, in our community a child was kidnapped and apparently killed. As Alethia scrambles to…Continue reading Talking to Kids about Death Video Series
New Group Starting – Mothers of Anxious Children
This is a group I highly recommend that is starting in November: For every mom who has ever been overwhelmed by their child’s fears, for every mom who feels isolated and unsure of how to deal with the extreme emotions their child displays regularly, for every mom who could use a little guidance in helping their…Continue reading New Group Starting – Mothers of Anxious Children
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