Dr. Rickey Nation's Articles

Loneliness and isolation can quietly weigh on the heart, leaving a person feeling unseen, disconnected, and emotionally exhausted even while surrounded by others. In today’s world, many people are carrying silent battles behind closed doors. Some have been wounded by loss, betrayal, rejection, depression, disappointment, or fear. Others slowly withdrew because life became overwhelming. Yet God never created people to walk through life alone. There is hope, healing, and a path forward.

There are seasons in life when the weight you are carrying begins to feel heavier than thestrength you have left. Responsibilities pile up, emotions become exhausted, and even simpletasks can start to feel overwhelming. Many people silently push themselves beyond...

Character is the next subject on the list as I have covered Temperament last week. Since Temperament is the first foundational building block designed by God as revealed in Psalm 139:13, "For thou hast possessed my reins: Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb"; the...

Great question and many others have inquired about this subject matter. In order to fully understand temperament, it is fist necessary to define what it is not. Temperament does not mean temper, raging, anger, and exploding, offended or getting upset. Even though all...

When in a crisis, people need hope. Hope allows us to see beyond the immediate to the anticipated or expected outcome. Hope can be called a spiritual life-saver. The following poem, by an unknown author, illustrates the...

As a Temperament Counselor, many people have shared painful and hurtful relationships, situations, circumstances and events with me. I have often been very emotional as I have listened to their stories. Most of these people have chosen God's path of freedom through...

The Truth is: Many people have inquired about this question. It is both- psychological and spiritual. Problems involve both our emotions and our spiritual being. God is a significant part of our life, because He is involved with each person. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us...

That’s a question many individuals ask. It would seem better to leave the past in the past, but the truth is-- the past doesn't stay in the past; it affects our present and our future. In his workbook, "Making Peace With Your Past" Tim Sledge lists four ways painful...

Do you know of some who gave up too soon? Maybe they were trying to get a job, but gave up. Maybe they wanted to become rehabilitated from an addiction, but they didn't follow through. Maybe they didn't want to go through with the divorce that was filed, but they...