Often when we have a prolonged struggle our tendency is to get upset with those around us. In churches, that frustration often gets directed toward those who preach and teach. As a counselor, I frequently hear people say, “I wish my pastor was as practical as you...
Admittedly, the title of this post is a mouthful, but if you’ll stick with me it won’t be as complicated as it sounds, and it will be worth your time. What is “negative emotion tolerance”? It is our ability to endure unpleasant emotions. Many of us have very low...
This post is meant to offer guidance to common “what now” questions that could emerge from Pastor Raudel’s sermon “Bear Fruit: Repentance – Psalm 51,” preached at The Summit Church Saturday-Sunday June 10-11, 2017. How to Repent There is no formula for...
This post is an excerpt from Step 2 of the True Betrayal seminar manual. If you read the content and feel like this is a very weighty step, you are right. But it is a vital step in marital restoration. It is advised that you and your spouse have a counselor or...
Below is a video from the presentation of “Overcoming Codependency.” For the various counseling options available from this material visit www.summitrdu.com/counseling. NOTE: Many people have asked how they can get a copy of the seminar notebook referenced in this...
This post is an excerpt from Step 2 of the False Love seminar manual. If you read the content and feel like this is a very weighty step, you are right. But it is a vital step in marital restoration. It is advised that you and your spouse have a counselor or mentoring...