What is Temperament, Character, and Personality; and why should it matter to me? Part 1: Temperament
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 five temperament types have anger components to...
Why Married Couples Fight and How God Can Bring Peace
Even the best of relationships will probably have disagreements. While the worst will more than likely have intense disagreements. Why all the disagreeing, fussing, and arguing? Why can’t people just get along? The answer is found in James 4:1-6, “From whence come...
Ten Reasons Why Marriages Fail
Marriage is the most basic and sacred of all institutions. There is no greater institution than marriage because marriage is God’s method of continuing the human race and ultimately His plan for mankind (Gen. 2:21-25; 4:1-2). It goes without saying, the family is...
Why You Can’t Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks
What's missing in Dealing with Anxiety and Panic Attacks? It's not what you think! In the early 90's, as I was battling depression (16 years ), it seemed as if anxiety and panic attacks were my best friends. Maybe, you can relate! My experience in battling anxiety...
Hey, Doctor! I know that change is hard, but is there a solution to why people don’t want to change?
ANSWER: There are two main issues that keep individuals from changing. They are pride and shame. PRIDE is used to deny a problem exists or to minimize a problem. It's like acknowledging that there is smoke, then refusing to believe that a fire exist. SHAME is the...
Why Married Couples Fight and What God Can Do About It! (Part 2)
Arguing, fussing and disagreements occur in marriage when couples fail to live the roles given by God to each. Ephesians 5:25, 33 states, “Husbands love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave Himself for it.” Verse 33 states, “Nevertheless let...
I suddenly feel rejected. In all honesty, what is God’s unique advice on this subject for me?
ANSWER: Everyone struggles with fears of, or the pain from rejection. Rejection strikes the core of our innermost being causing intense pain and harm. Rejection leads to relationship failure, addictions, spiritual struggles, etc. What is God's cure for rejection? ...
I hurt very badly. Help me to comprehend what God is asking for me on this day
ANSWER: Dear friends, God doesn’t want anything from you. He wants to care for you in times of pain, when troubles come, and in sorrow. In John 14:18, Jesus says, "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." Read it again. Jesus tells you, "I will...
What kind of advice does the Bible give for people with addictions?
ANSWER: This question is complex, but I will simplify. All addictiveness begins with an inner void: God created an inner void that He alone can meet. When someone chooses to fill the inner void with something or someone, addiction begins to grow. The more the process...
Father, please explain to my heart how to have that Authentic, Christ-like change in my life
ANSWER: There are four components of change and each component deals with a specific area of our life. We turn to God and allow Jesus to work in each component to make the following changes. Isaiah 61:1 states, "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord...