Why We Act the Way We Do
“You developed your attachment style through the events of your early childhood..” www.FindTruePeace.com We often do not understand why our significant others behave toward us in certain ways, nor do they always understand why we treat them how we do. I hope this brief article helps to clarify some of why we speak and act […]
How to Know if Somebody is a True Close Friend
“Not everybody who says you are “family” or a close friend is telling you the truth.” www.FindTruePeace.com Have you been making excuses for someone who says they are a close friend but doesn’t act that way? I decided to write a brief view of what a close relationship between two Christians would look like from […]
Why Do I Cry?
“I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears.” www.FindTruePeace.com Yesterday, as I listened to my wife talking, I heard the motherly and Godly concern for our children in her voice. I had also been thinking about a verse in Scripture that gets overlooked, Acts 20:19, Paul speaking: “I have done the Lord’s […]
How Does God Help People?
God had a different idea of help that reached far beyond the temporary welfare of one “human.” www.FindTruePeace.com As I was waking up this morning, the Holy Spirit reminded me of Hebrews 5:7-8… “While Jesus lived on earth, he prayed to God and asked God for help. He prayed with loud cries and tears to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
I’m a Christian and I’m Addicted to Pornography
“When Ken came to see me in regard to his pornography addiction, he had been “unraveling” psychologically, physically & spiritually for years. Now he was near undone.” www.FindTruePeace.com How Does Pornography Affect a Christian? Ken was a husband & father, a respected business leader, an elder in his church and a Christian for over 23 […]
Is Truth Encounter The Same Thing As Counseling?
“A dangerous concept is that Truth Encounter is simply another form of counseling.” www.FindTruePeace.com The Entire Essence of Truth Encounter is Expressed in its Name The question, “Is Truth Encounter counseling?” has most often been asked of me by counselors, and that is understandable, however, Truth Encounter is not counseling. Traditional counseling requires: Analysis Diagnosis Prescription […]
Is Theophostic, Sozo or Inner Healing the Same as Truth Encounter?
“Truth Encounter is not the same as Inner Healing, Theophostic Prayer, Sozo Prayer, Deliverance Prayer or Healing for Damaged Emotions.” www.FindTruePeace.com Many Modern Ideas Exist Regarding the Restoration of Wholeness to a Broken Mind & Soul – Truth Encounter is Not Modern Truth Encounter is not new. To my knowledge, some concept of Truth Encounter […]
Why Does Truth Encounter Work?
“I do not believe that during Truth Encounter a healing occurs of one’s soul, conscience or mind. Likewise, I don’t believe that memories must be healed.” www.FindTruePeace.com I am often asked, “Why does Truth Encounter work?” This is a common question; especially when the phrase “Truth Encounter” cannot be found within the original Hebrew, Greek […]