Heal Our Land
One of the common Bible verses being quoted at this time can be found in 2 Chronicles 7:14, it reads: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin,…
Such a Time as This
We at Pete Thompson Christian Counseling want you to rest assured that even in this time of crisis God is still in charge. We don’t know what is going to happen from one day to the next, but God does. God’s people don’t worry about the future because our future has already been determined. God…
Ask the Therapist: Why does anxiety lead you to obsess and then do things you wouldn’t normally do?
People who struggle with anxiety become overwhelmed when life throws them pretty much anything they didn’t anticipate. This is one reason why anxious people often obsess about events that have yet to occur. The anxious person believes that by focusing on events that ‘might’ happen, they can get a ‘leg up’ on the situation, ‘just…
You Deserve a Hallmark Moment
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day I’m reminded of the entertainment differences between my wife and me. She’s thinking flowers, I’m thinking guns. She’s imagining a classy dinner out, I’m hoping for a grilled steak at home. My wife enjoys romance movies, whereas I’m interested in scenes featuring explosions. What can I say, I’m a guy. …
Why You Should NOT Make a New Year’s Resolution
We all do it. Whether it’s shedding unwanted pounds, cleaning up the attic, or giving up a vice, New Year’s Resolutions have become tradition. And they’ve been around for a long time.The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They started the year…
Why do people have a difficult time during the holidays?
Watching all the commercials and seeing everyone being happy it’s easy for people to assume they are the only ones that aren’t enjoying the holiday. But sometimes holidays mean a visit from the ghosts of traumas past . Don’t worry, you are not alone. Here are 11 ways to cope during the most “wonderful” time…