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The S.E.A.R.C.H. M.E. steps for Christians wanting to win their spiritual battles with their addictions: Seek God’s help in showing you the dark thoughts and emotions that you are fleeing from in your addiction by praying: “Search Me O God” (Ps 139:23) Express each dark thought and feeling to God, as David does in the psalms. Ask for God’s response […]

Feeling lonely? If so, you’re not “alone:” 40% of Americans now feel lonely, up from 20% in 1980 (Psychotherapy Today, November 2017 issue). Loneliness is an “invisible epidemic” often hidden behind online personas and having hundreds of Facebook friends. Read more on Facebook..

Two days ago, I seriously considered discontinuing these Facebook posts. After pouring out my heart about the One who resides in it, I often feel discouraged that so few people appear to be following my posts, in which I openly share my ravings about Jesus (is anyone or anything worth raving about more?). I was also downcast in noticing how […]