Trauma, Deliverance, and Biblical Care An OCD diagnosis does not establish demonic activity. Scripture teaches spiritual warfare, and deliverance teachers such as Derek Prince describe trauma and emotional wounds as possible vulnerabilities to oppression. Christian...
You know God loves you. You’ve heard the gospel. You believe Jesus died for sinners. And yet a fear of God’s rejection still follows you around, showing up in the quiet moments when you least expect it. You pray, then question whether you meant every word....
A Miracle Prayer That Works Immediately? What Scripture Says By Jane Perkins, MS, LCPC, LPC-S, providing online Christian counseling for adults in Illinois and Missouri If you’re searching for “a miracle prayer that works immediately,” you’re probably desperate for...
This article draws on Dr. Kristin Neff’s research on self-compassion and on the principles of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), an evidence-based treatment for OCD. Self-Compassion Does Not Take Away the Discomfort People sometimes misunderstand what...
“I want help, but I want it rooted in Scripture. I don’t know whether I need counseling or coaching.” I hear some version of this question often. The answer depends on what you’re facing and what kind of support will help you most. Christian...
How to Recognize God’s Voice “How do I know if that was God talking to me or if it was just me?” I often hear some version of this in my counseling office. Sometimes it comes up when someone has a decision to make. “Is God telling me to take this...
What the Bible Says About Saying No Without Guilt “But isn’t setting a boundary selfish?” I hear some version of this question all the time in my counseling office. All the time. Maybe your mother expects you to pick up the phone every single time...
Why You Can’t Say No and Always Fear the Worst Maybe you’d never actually use the word traumatized to describe yourself. You just know you have a really hard time disappointing people. You say yes when everything in you is screaming no. Later, you replay...
Why Religious OCD Keeps Looking at You Instead of Jesus If you struggle with religious OCD, I’d bet you’ve stopped asking, “Who is Jesus?”, and you’ve started asking, “Am I really saved?” You examine every thought, motive, and prayer. You look at...
What Paul Was Really Teaching About Intimacy in Marriage I cannot tell you how many times I have sat across from a couple in my office and watched one spouse quote 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 as if it settled the whole argument. “The husband should give to his wife her...
