How to Be Me Without Losing You: Boundaries
Dr. Lisa Day, one of hosts of The Clinical Christian podcast, discusses the often touchy subject of boundaries. She also explains the difference between a boundary and a barrier. We talk about the following statements: You cannot truthfully say yes until you can comfortably say no How to be me without loosing you Dr. Day […]
The ABC’s of Finding God’s Will for Your Life
As a Christian therapist, I often assist clients struggling with decisions. Some worry about the future. Others hope to avoid repeating painful patterns. Yet, because only God knows the future, even the best planners cannot control unforeseen events. James 4:13-15 cautions: Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or […]
Know Thyself
Psalm 4:4 “Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds and be silent.” Haggai 1:5 “Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Consider your ways.’” Too often, we (as human beings) lose sight of ourselves. We lose our understanding of who we are and how we feel about […]
Setting Boundaries with In-Laws
In-Law relations can constitute a serious challenge for any married couple. This is especially true in the case of newlyweds. If you’ve recently tied the knot, you probably know what we mean. It’s not unusual for mothers and fathers of brides and grooms to get so excited about staying actively involved in the lives of […]