If you have ever endured any kind of pain or suffering, you have probably at one time or another entertained the question, “Where are you God when I hurt?” We often feel alone when we experience any kind of affliction or challenge, and during these times it is easy to consider “jumping ship” in our relationship with God. Fleeting thoughts pass through our minds as we think, “Why did you let this happen?” or “If You are not going to help me then why should I believe in You?” Discouragement and confusion try to assault our minds continually until we are able to resolve this issue in our heart concerning what we really believe about God, His character, and His healing nature. Studying and meditating on scripture is always helpful, particularly when we become disillusioned or confused. Scripture holds the keys to our questions. So let’s examine together some scriptures as we begin to search to resolve questions we may have within our own hearts. (more…)
Does God Really Want To Heal Me?
November 14th, 2011 | Posted by in Rebecca Maisenbacher - (0 Comments)Perfectionism and Performance Orientation
November 4th, 2011 | Posted by in Rebecca Maisenbacher - (0 Comments)Perfectionist Orientation is the tendency to set unrealistically high standards for performance of oneself and others, along with the inability to accept mistakes or imperfections in matters of personal appearance, care of the home, or work; and may be accompanied by obsession with completeness, purity, or goodness. Perfectionism refers to a set of self-defeating thoughts or biblical principles and behaviors aimed at reaching excessively high and unrealistic goals. Performance Orientation is an attitude, not simply a set of behaviors. Frequently developing in childhood, performance is based on the lie that “I am not acceptable just because I exist. I am only acceptable when I achieve and live up to family or biblical standards.” (more…)
Post Abortion Trauma
We who have experienced the trauma of abortion often find ourselves locked in a veil of secrecy experiencing emotional numbness and isolation. We may live daily with regrets, even hopelessness and despair, which work to deplete our lives of love, faith and joy. We may wonder if our pain will ever go away or if our lives will ever be the same. We long for someone to talk to, but we fear exposing ourselves. Spiritually we may question God’s love and forgiveness and if we will ever be able to forgive ourselves? (more…)
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September 20th, 2011 | Posted by in TCCC Apprenticeship Program - (Enter your password to view comments.)Christian Counseling Apprenticeship Program Launches Next Week
September 2nd, 2011 | Posted by in TCCC Apprenticeship Program - (0 Comments)We are so excited about the new Apprenticeship Program beginning this Wednesday, September 7 at 7pm. Please be sure to come for that first evening, the program is progressive and we will not be able to admit applicants later in the program.
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This 35-week training program incorporates class time, individual study, group practice, apprentice mentoring and observation of The Covenant Counseling Center counselors in session. The goal of the program is to provide a thorough understanding of issues counselors address and the practical experience needed to begin a counseling ministry. (more…)
