by Christian Counseling Center | Jun 8, 2026 | Blog, Happiness
“Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is” (Eph. 5.17) I have a good sense of how a younger and greener version of myself would have interpreted these words from Paul about God’s will. The evangelical milieu of the 1990s in which I grew...
by Christian Counseling Center | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
Looking for a light read at the beach? Well, the books here are probably not that, but might bring some new perspectives for you this summer on things like faith, mental health, and wellbeing. Submitted below are a few of my recommendations for some summer reading and...
by Christian Counseling Center | Jul 15, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Fear
When I was a kid, I was both fascinated and intimidated by the giant steel arch-shaped swings that every amusement park seemed to have in the 1990’s. Part of that fascination had to do with how fun and how scary the ride looked. But part of it had to do with the...
by Christian Counseling Center | Jun 11, 2013 | Dr. Barbian
We all go through difficult times. Going through them “well” is the challenge. Scripture has much to say about how we are to respond to the difficulties and trials of this life. Whether our difficulty is physical, spiritual, relational, occupational, or...
by Christian Counseling Center | Mar 28, 2013 | Dr. Barbian
In my last article, “Anxiety: A Sign of the Times”, I discussed the difference between anxiety, fear, and worry. I also pointed out how anxiety can serve an adaptive function. Like pain, anxiety can alert us to danger and motivate us to take corrective...
