How to Forgive the Unforgivable

By Cathy Downen, MA, MA, PLPC At Agape Christian Counseling Services, we assist many people who are struggling to find freedom in the aftermath of feeling deep hurts. We help clients cope with the results of living in a fallen world and journey with them on the road to recovery from all varieties of abuse, addictions, infidelity, poverty, racism, grief, illness, unemployment, and many other kinds of problems. Many times, the inevitable questions arise: How can I ever forgive? Does God expect me to forgive even that? Is it really necessary to forgive? What forgiveness is: Every Christian understands the Biblical concept that there is healing in forgiveness, and we’re…

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Gospel Driven Parenting

By Carolyn Knarr, MSW, LCSW, Director of Children’s Therapeutic Services In writing about parenting, I often like to begin with the Gospel. Within its words, we find a beautiful love story about a Father who adores His children, just as they are. He shows mercy in place of rules, guidance instead of demands, and acceptance where others expect performance. He gives hope to parents and purpose to our children, for He understands the frustration and futility of earthly children trying to please a Divine Father. He knows that our faith in Him and relationship with Him will bring joy and meaning to our lives, while our own accomplishments will melt…

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Broken / Damaged Relationships Workshop

Broken and Damaged Relationships… are an unfortunate part of our fallen world. At one time or another, we have all experienced damage in our relationships with our significant others, spouses, parents, siblings, friends, or children. At times, we have betrayed the trust of someone we love or have had our own trust betrayed by someone we love, but what happens when a pattern of distrust or betrayal is established? What can you do to rebuild after the damage has been done? This workshop, led by professional counselors, Darrell Provinse, Mary Singleton, Michele Anthony, and Kathryn Manley will help you build and restore trust in broken relationships. They will teach you…

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The “Height” of Perfection-ism… Is Fear

By Jessica Stillman When I volunteered to face my fear of heights for the #FaceYourFearsChallenge, I didn’t think very much about it. I was just thinking that we needed content to post on our website and our Facebook wall, that we would have some fun making a video, and that I had full confidence in my boss, Darrell, to help me change my outlook on my fear of heights. What did I have to lose? Besides, I’ve never been one to turn down a challenge. Many things come easily for me, which makes me feel that I should be able to accomplish anything I set my mind to doing. Facing…

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