Those Who Persecute, Hate, Curse, and Hurt Us
“Some enemies harm us so much that we are – unable at that time – to do GOOD..” www.FindTruePeace.com In Matthew 5:44 and Luke 6:27-28, Jesus said: LOVE your ENEMIES! PRAY for those who PERSECUTE you! Do GOOD to those who HATE you. BLESS those who CURSE you. PRAY for those who HURT you. Persecutors, […]
Jesus Risks Himself to Rescue You
“Jesus left there and went into their synagogue…” Jesus will risk Himself and walk right into a place filled with hostility and hatred toward Him – to rescue you. www.FindTruePeace.com I’ve been thinking of Matthew 12:9-14 this morning. Jesus said “The Scripture says, ‘I want kindness and mercy more than I want sacrifices.’ You don’t […]
Workaholism — I Was a Workaholic, but Not Now
“Workaholism is common in abuse and trauma survivors. Workaholics do not get their drive from a healthy place within themselves, but they do not know that.” www.FindTruePeace.com Workaholism is elusive. A big problem with being a workaholic is that it masquerades as a hard-work ethic, which is applauded by many. I was raised by two […]
How is Christian Counseling Different from Christian Coaching?
“Christian counseling heals pain of the past to improve life in the present. Christian coaching reveals goals of the present to enhance life in the future.” www.FindTruePeace.com Christian Counseling and Christian Coaching Are Two Separate Disciplines Christian counseling strives to understand how a person’s past has affected their present. Christian counseling then provides the means […]
How Does Christian Coaching Help Abuse Victims and Survivors?
“Once Christian adults overcome the issues suffered as a result of childhood abuse & trauma, they can set and achieve goals to enrich their lives through the help of Christian coaching.” www.FindTruePeace.com What is the Benefit of Christian Coaching for Abuse Victims and Survivors? In my specialty of helping abuse survivors, I think coaching is […]
Why Do Christian Childhood Abuse Victims Suffer as Adults
“The same inputs, variables, and effectors that form the classic profile of an adult child of trauma also apply to those who become Christians.” www.FindTruePeace.com The image below illustrates the path a child who was abused will most often follow into adulthood. How Childhood Abuse Leads to Lifelong Suffering. © Don Mondell. All rights reserved. […]
Is Your Christian Leader a Narcissist?
“I’ve noticed an increase in narcissistic tendencies not only in society in general, but within Church leadership, as well.” www.FindTruePeace.com Why You Should be Concerned and How to Know if Your Christian Leader is a Narcissist. I doubt most Christians would believe their leader is a narcissist when considering the general definition for a narcissist. […]
You Are “Less Than” and “Not Enough”
“…I was afraid because I was naked…Who told you that you were naked?” * www.FindTruePeace.com * Excerpt of a conversation between Adam and God in Genesis 3:10-11. God never said “naked” was bad or that Adam should hide because he was naked… It’s interesting to note that Satan never told Adam or Eve that they […]
Will You Let God Work Through You?
“Moses continually focused on his own human inabilities and offered them to God as excuses as to why he could not do what God was telling him.” www.FindTruePeace.com In Exodus 4, we see Moses meeting with God—the infamous burning bush experience. Something subtle yet crucial occurs, and I believe it is significant for all of […]
Why Do Some Christians Continually Struggle with Marriage, Abuse, Alcohol, Drugs, Porn, Perfectionism or More?
“If you are a broken Christian you probably attend church, pray and sometimes read your Bible. Yet — something is wrong inside you— and you know it.” www.FindTruePeace.com Adult Christians who have chronic problems with addictions, anger, anxiety,* depression,** poor self-worth or perfectionism are what I have coined, “Broken Christians.” Their ongoing problems are a result of unresolved issues […]
I’m a Christian and I Have Anxiety
“Jack was 41, a husband & father, a Christian for 19 years, a Sunday School teacher, and filled with anxiety.” www.FindTruePeace.com Yes, Christians can suffer with anxiety. When Jack first walked into my office two things were obvious. He “appeared” as a confident man but he was full of fear. The only reason those two […]
I’m a Christian and I Want a Divorce
“Jeff & Megan came to me for help with their failing marriage — but they didn’t want help — they wanted a divorce.” www.FindTruePeace.com What Happens When Christian Spouses Don’t Love One Another? I’ve worked with scores of troubled marriages. Many of those couples want an elder, pastor or counselor to tell them divorce is […]