Does love always win? That question has been asked by many people who have experienced a lot of pain in relationships. Ask the wife who has just received news that her husband has been unfaithful to her. Ask the abused child what kind of love they received from a...
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Your Question! Why is it so difficult to trust God?
God's Answer! I have been asked this question, in one form or another, by almost everyone whom seeks counseling at Abundant Life. Used as a verb, trust means, "Place confidence in." Stating the question differently, "why is it so difficult to place confidence in God?"...
By Knowing and Applying This, Your Life Can Become 1000 Times Richer
I regularly received motivational or spiritually related material from people. Some in the form of books, and others by email. This email changed my life and has made me 1000 time richer. It can do the same for you. “Who We are Makes a Difference” A New York teacher...
A Great Woman
A great woman loves herself. She respects herself and others. She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable of articulating her needs. A great woman is hopeful. She...
Your Question! What is the difference between traditional secular therapy and Christian Bible based counseling?
God's Answer: I have been asked this question many times through the years. I have developed a comparison table to give and accurate answer. The table is as follows: 1. Founded upon evolution. 1. Founded upon Creation. 2. Not standardized. 2. Standardization through...
Your Question! What is God’s cure for rejection?
God's Answer! Rejection, we have all experienced its stinging pain. Rejection can leave feelings of hurt, anger, disappointment and loneliness. However, God’s cure for this relational pain is uniquely simple. Rejection strikes at the core of what we need, which is...
Your Question! What if I married the wrong person?
All we do is argue and fight. God's Answer! I have been honored to counsel couples for thirty years now. With some of those couples, the question arises: "did I marry the wrong person?" This is a perplexing question for most couple with severe marital strife....
101 Apologies; A Letter to Dad
Dear Dad: I wanted to write a note to apologize. Now I am a parent of a teen, I see how I have hurt and used you. My heart breaks as I think of all the times I have wronged you and you never complained. Dad, I apologize for not saying thank you enough. I remember when...
Your Question! God’s Answer!
Question: I have lost my hope. How do I find it again? Answer: I have faced times of hopelessness as I battled to overcome 16 years of depressiveness. However, to lose hope means the object of our hope may be misplaced. The Bible is plain on the object of our hope as...










