Emotional Health Category
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Burnout
Steve Arterburn For six days work is to be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord. Exodus 31:15a Are you burned out, or in danger of burn…
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In Times of Grief
Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints. Philemon 7 From the book Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff When someone you know…
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The Blessing of Pain
Jonathan Daugherty I was sent an article earlier this year that was a transcript of a speech Tony Dungy gave before the 2006-2007 Super Bowl. This speech was given shortly after his son died. And…
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The Limit of Words
Steve Arterburn This is what the Lord says: If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words. Jeremiah 15:19a Have you ever been at a…
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Grief Not Allowed
Stephen Arterburn In our culture, it seems more acceptable for men to be angry than sad. Consequently, many men stumble through life without understanding their feelings, completely out of touch with their emotions. They may…
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The "Nubbies"
Stephen Arterburn A psychologist friend recently told me about Cliff’a client he described as ‘a believer after God’s own heart.’ After years of service to Christ, Cliff’s wife developed aggressive cancer. Many people joined Cliff…
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Maintaining Focus
Has it ever been easier or more convenient than now for a believer to lose focus on God? If the apostle Paul found himself ‘greatly distressed’ that Athens was ‘full of idols’ (Acts 17:16), what…
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Knowing the Needs of a Man’s Heart
Bob Damrau, LPC, LMHC Men feel most like men when purposefully moving through life with the confidence that what they have to offer impacts the lives of family members and neighbors in some positive fashion.…
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Loneliness: Winter in the Heart
Roger Parks The experience of loneliness has been very familiar to me although I wasn’t aware of its impact on me until later in life. Having grown up as only child in a rural setting,…
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Dealing with Grief during the Holidays
Becky L. Brown, PCC, NCC Everywhere you look the halls are decked with holly and ribbon declaring the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The radio stations are now playing all Christmas and holiday…
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