When I see clients, assessments for anger, depression, anxiety, the unexpected, self-care, and the past proceed continually. Sometimes it is helpful to have a constant visual to remind us of the essentials of our mental and emotional health. If you are like me, you drive every day. We often spend hours in our cars andContinue reading “7 Ways Your Car Can Remind You of the Essentials of Emotional Health.”
Author Archives: Reuben Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor
The Seventh Man – John 4
I Was Mistreated!
There are some types of unfair treatment that go beyond what is considered normal. We call this abuse. And yes, abuse is very unfair.
Taking Every Thought Captive – What does it mean?
There it is in verse five, “we take captive every thought and make it obey Christ.” “Maybe I’m just not there yet,” she says to herself. Off to bed she goes, praying for a peaceful night.
My Creed in Counseling
I believe God spoke the earth, universe, and animals into existence. God called His creation good, but He did not pursue it. He walked among creation, but it did not enjoy fellowship. His creation could not disobey, disappoint, grieve His heart or deny His existence. Yet His creation could never love and enjoy Him. ThereContinue reading “My Creed in Counseling”
Dealing With #Shame
A Lonely Heart Looks Up
The Final Sign In John – The Raising Of Lazarus
Mercy For A Madman
No matter how we got in our mess, or how dark it is, Jesus desires to set you free
Book Review: How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth
Book Review How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth Book Review. 3rd Ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003 “Just read the bible and do what is says!”. Good advice, yet quite incomplete. How does one read the Bible? Is it read like a novel? Like a history book? Like a list or rules? DoContinue reading “Book Review: How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth”
