Pop Culture Processing
Pop Culture Processing I don’t listen to nearly as much pop music as I used to. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, or maybe my musical tastes have simply changed…
Pop Culture Processing I don’t listen to nearly as much pop music as I used to. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, or maybe my musical tastes have simply changed…
Will Marriage Counseling Help if I’m in an Emotional Affair? Marriage counseling won’t help even if you are “only” emotionally attached to this other person. Emotional attachment is what a…
The Protective Influence of a Good Father Father’s Day is a time when many people gather to celebrate the important men in their lives and reflect on what it means…
JOMO Written By: Marissa Halstead Many people have heard of FOMO—the fear of missing out—but I want to bring another concept into consideration: JOMO, the joy of missing out. Maybe…
Are you in a Hard Relationship? Jan had a tough relationship with her mom. There were no hugs, no kisses, no “I love yous.” Jan grew up feeling lonely and unloved.…
By Marissa Halstead on May 11, 2026 Mother’s Day is one of my favorite times of the year! I love celebrating my own mom and the other mothers around me.…
Replacing Negative Beliefs By Marissa Halstead In my previous blog, I defined what a negative belief is and shared the hope that we can overcome them. In this post, I…
Confronting Negative Beliefs Written By: Marissa Halstead Being human means carrying scars—both literal and figurative. From a Christian perspective, sin has touched every part of life, and the brokenness around…
Beyond the Self Written by Dr. Veronica Johnson April 20, 2026 The first time I saw Shayne Smith on Dry Bar Comedy, I was an instant fan. He’s a great story teller and…
Can Love Last A Lifetime? At 71 years of age, George experienced a transformation. You see, all his life he believed he wasn’t wanted. There were some good reasons for…