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Lent and Mental Health

By Jen Hughes / March 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Lent and Mental Health

Christian practices, disciplines, sacraments, liturgies, etc. lead to well-being and wholeness (Acts 2:40-47). So, we have focused this Lenten season on getting our bodies and souls fit for engaging on a deeper level with Easter. Specifically for my mind, I needed to reduce distraction and improve concentration. As the Lord continues purifying me during this…

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Summer Series for Students: The Bible

By Jen Hughes / July 16, 2022 / Comments Off on Summer Series for Students: The Bible

How are you doing so far with your summer-time goals? Have you been able to make progress for physical and emotional well-being? Have you found time to think long thoughts and imagine big dreams? And what about your Bible? Is it still mostly unopened and intimidating? It’s not too late to build the rest of…

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3 Stumbling Blocks to Reading the Bible When You’re Upset

By Jen Hughes / March 1, 2022 / Comments Off on 3 Stumbling Blocks to Reading the Bible When You’re Upset

Who would argue against the benefit of reading Scripture when you’re upset? After all, Scripture will accomplish only what God pleases (Isaiah 55:11) no matter your emotional state of being. However, sometimes your emotions and your enemy (the devil) can try to prevent you from cooperating with what you’re reading. In cases like this, you’ll…

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A Glossary of Christian Counseling Terms to Guide Your Choices

By Jen Hughes / September 13, 2019 / Comments Off on A Glossary of Christian Counseling Terms to Guide Your Choices

The specialty of Christian counseling can be confusing due to: Terminology (such as interchanging the words of counselor and therapist) Varieties of locations (such as counseling in a church vs in a center) Differing training and certification (such as grad school, certificate programs, licensure, etc.) Similarity to the secular field (such as Christian counseling clinics…

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From, Jen

I hope this blog is a helpful resource for you as you draw closer to the Lord through various situations and seasons of your life.

May you discover the rich fulfillment and growth the Lord can bring even when, or especially when, life is very difficult.

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