What is the greatest threat we face today? In other words, what potentially produces the most trouble and torment—and even death—both now and in eternity? Whatever it is, shouldn’t it already be firmly at the top of everyone’s list of concerns? Should we not be fully aware of what it is, and highly motivated and fully equipped to deal with whatever is of utmost danger to all of us? Also, when it comes to those who want to love—especially those who claim to care the most—should they not Continue Reading
How To Feel Safe In An Unsafe World
Are you anxious? Do you find yourself worried about the future (or just wondering how you'll get through today)? Well, join the club. Seriously, this is one of the most common struggles of our time. In a recent interview, Mark tackles the subject of how to feel safe in an unsafe world, along with some practical, biblical tools we all need for overcoming anxiety and replacing fear with peace. Watch The Podcast > Get Mark's Book: Overcoming Anxiety > More Resources Continue Reading
Not Stuck
"So, Don, what was your main takeaway after our first meeting, and from what you read?" This is a common question, and often the first one I ask in subsequent counseling meetings regarding the homework given; in this case Don had finished reading our Overcoming Anxiety booklet. "Well, the main thing I learned is that I'm not stuck!" Don replied. "Stuck? What do you mean?" I asked. Don explained: "Frankly, I was convinced that there was no way out of this anxiety and depression. It’s Continue Reading
Enablers of Abuse (In The Church)
THE GOOD OL' BOYS CLUB | Those who enable abusers often have just as much responsibility as those who abuse. And those who enable abusers in the church have even more to answer for. The Good Ol’ Boys Club is the tendency to circle the wagons for friends—for those in the “in” group (those in power)—rather than seek the truth, no matter who might be guilty. The mentality here is usually along the lines of: “Friends protect friends, no matter what … no matter what the truth is;” or “Friends Continue Reading