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Book Review: Surviving Religion 101… Keeping the Faith in College

By Jen Hughes / August 25, 2021

Michael J. Kruger’s Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College is written by a dad (who happens to have a PhD in theology…

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Feeling Helpless, Discouraged, or even a little Hopeless?

By Jen Hughes / August 10, 2021

You may be feeling dismayed by current events and the state of the world, questioning if you know the best ways to respond, or wondering what else you can do.…

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Book Review: Overcoming Bitterness by Stephen Viars

By Jen Hughes / July 16, 2021

Do you already believe that you have some bitterness in your heart? Or do you think you’re pretty good about not feeling bitter? According to pastor and counselor Stephen Viars…

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A Fresh Approach to Combatting Anxiety

By Jen Hughes / July 5, 2021

When it comes to anxiety, there are myriad components to it, various manifestations of it, and well-known ways of responding to it, none of which this article is attempting to…

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A Story about Experiencing the Power of God

By Jen Hughes / June 22, 2021

I’d like to share with my readers the story of a widow named Jackie, who I met on one of my recent travels. In the few hours I was privileged…

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Responding to the Increase of Various Kinds of Depression

By Jen Hughes / June 3, 2021

Kids and teens are telling parents they’re depressed. Teachers are observing it in students. Husbands and wives are encouraging one another to get help. Doctors are booked out for weeks…

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Book Review: Turning of Days

By Jen Hughes / May 27, 2021

A collection of short essays, Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Season, and Spirit, appears to be written expressly for nature enthusiasts or artists, but is actually ideal for 1)…

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Book Review: Becoming Elisabeth Elliot by Ellen Vaughn

By Jen Hughes / May 17, 2021

This article doesn’t cover a counseling topic as is usually found on this blog, but instead offers you an inspiring, purposeful read. You may be familiar with the late Elisabeth…

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