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2018: Three-Quarters of the Year – Checkup

October 1, 2018 by Melissa 14 Comments
Featured 2018 Three-quarters checkup

The year is officially three-quarters of the way over!  I wrote a post at the quarter of the year mark and the mid-year mark, so I wanted to continue the process and guide you through three-quarters of the year checkup. Three-Quarters Checkup – Goal Did you make a New Year’s Resolution all the way back nine months … [Read more…]

Posted in: Self-Reflection Tagged: 2018, 2018 goals, 2018 three-quarters checkup, three-quarters of the year

The Changing of Your Dream

August 20, 2018 by Melissa 46 Comments
Featured the changing of your dream

Chase your dreams! Pursue! Strive! Go for it! Those are usually the messages we see around us. And for a good reason. Many people can become paralyzed by their fear, and that then leads to stagnation and immobility. However, there are not many messages about the courage of laying down your dream. Yet, that is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Self-Reflection Tagged: Changing your dream, Christian Living, Dream, Obedience

Understanding and Thwarting Satan’s Schemes

August 6, 2018 by Melissa 36 Comments
4 Ways to Thwart Satan's Schemes

A few days ago, I was doing my bible reading and studying, and a thought and revelation hit me between the eyes. We are called to live a life that is God-honoring and glorifying to Him. (That wasn’t the revelation.) Each action we take in our daily life is a choice. It is a choice … [Read more…]

Posted in: Self-Reflection Tagged: Satan's schemes, self-reflection, Thwarting Satan

Mental Health and Christianity

July 9, 2018 by Melissa 20 Comments
Mental health and Christianity

*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliates. Please read the full disclosure here. A source of pain and distress that many of my therapy clients have discussed is feeling like they aren’t a “good enough” Christian because they are struggling with their emotions. This thought has come from their own insecurities as well as from other well-intended … [Read more…]

Posted in: Self-Reflection Tagged: Christian therapy, Christianity, mental health, self-reflection

2018: Mid-Year Checkup

July 2, 2018 by Melissa 22 Comments

*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here. The year is officially half over!  I wrote a post at the quarter of the year mark, so I wanted to continue the process and guide you through a mid-year checkup. Mid-Year Checkup – Goal Did you make a New Year’s Resolution six months … [Read more…]

Posted in: Self-Reflection Tagged: 2018 mid-year checkup, Growth, self-reflection

What To Do With Your Anger

June 18, 2018 by Melissa 28 Comments

*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here. Angry, mad, irritated, frustrated, agitated, annoyed, irate, enraged, furious, livid, cross, wrath, pissed, etc. There are many words to describe anger. And of all the emotions, anger has the worst reputation. But it is also quite misunderstood. Where does anger come from? First, anger … [Read more…]

Posted in: Self-Reflection Tagged: Anger, Anger management, self-reflection, understanding emotions

Silencing the “Shoulds”

June 11, 2018 by Melissa 22 Comments

*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here.  I should… How often does that thought roll around in your brain? It’s a phrase I frequently hear from my therapy clients, in social media posts, in my own head, and sometimes even from the pulpit. But time and time again, the shoulds come … [Read more…]

Posted in: Self-Reflection Tagged: self-esteem, self-reflection, self-worth, shoulds, silencing the shoulds

Understanding Proverbs 31:10-31 – A Roundup of Resources

June 4, 2018 by Melissa 24 Comments
Featured Proverbs 31 Round-up of resources

*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here. I first came across the Proverbs 31 woman when I was a pretty new Christian of about twenty or so. I was dating my now husband and I was starry-eyed about wanting to do and be everything for him. But the more I read through … [Read more…]

Posted in: Self-Reflection Tagged: Bible study resources, character development, Godly Wives, Proverbs 31, Round-up

Fight the Lies with God’s Truth

May 30, 2018 by Melissa 14 Comments
Featured fight the lies with God's Truth

*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here.  Many of the therapy clients I work with are walking through life with lies that are haunting them. The lies are hindering progress. Stifling self-worth. Impeding growth. Thwarting creativity. And preventing joy. These lies often come from past hurt and pain. Other people who … [Read more…]

Posted in: Self-Reflection Tagged: But God, Fight lies, God's truth, self-reflection

The Armor of God: Pray in the Spirit

May 28, 2018 by Melissa 10 Comments
The Armor of God: Prayer in the Spirit

*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here. Ephesians 6:14-18 (NIV)14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which … [Read more…]

Posted in: Self-Reflection Tagged: Armor of God, Christian Living, defense against evil, Pray in the Spirit, Prayer, self-reflection
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Melissa is a Christian, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, wife and mommy of two. She works with teens, adults, and couples to better manage their distress and hopefully become closer to God in the process.

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