What Is Good Christian Therapy?
by: John Townsend, Ph.D. What is good Christian therapy? If you’ve ever wondered, you’re not alone—many people have wanted to know. It’s important to know, because (as you’ll quickly see when you set out to find a therapist) there are some Christians who do bad therapy, and some non-Christians who do good therapy, and all [...]
Blocks To Love
By Henry Cloud, Ph.D. In the mere contemplation of love, we are humbled. For who among us could ever claim to have “figured it out?” The mysteries of love and how to make it work baffle even the most well-intentioned. In many contexts, from parenting to marriage, friendship to business relationships, we find that our [...]
Confession: The Open Door
By Henry Cloud, Ph.D. When most of us think of confession, we get some kind of idea about “being in trouble.” Images of criminals being interrogated by the cops come to mind, high pressure under bright lights breaks them into a sobbing heap. Or, they confess to cut a deal with the DA., hoping to [...]
Ingredients of Growth
By Henry Cloud, Ph.D. Some of the saddest scenarios that I have heard over the years as a counselor are the ones involving people who have honestly tried their best to grow in some area, or overcome some problem, and despite their best efforts, have been unable to succeed. It breaks my heart to see [...]
Love, Receive and Obey
By Henry Cloud, Ph.D. In thinking about the Created Order, there is so much that is mind-boggling. As soon as I begin to think about what God did to start it all and how He designed it all, I get overwhelmed. It is all so big, and sends me into a worshipful state as I [...]
