Daymark Pastoral Counseling Personal Growth Resources
Should We Be Ashamed of Anxiety?
Have you ever noticed how many words there are in English to describe fear? We can be anxious, afraid, alarmed, worried, nervous, jittery, frantic, flustered, freaked-out, conflicted, concerned, cowardly, craven, timid, timorous, scared, stressed, panicked and even pusillanimous. Anxiety is something we all struggle with at times.
Betty Carter
8 minute read
A Solution for Our Loneliness
I recently read a thought-provoking article in the Boston Globe that said the biggest threat facing men as they age isn’t obesity, smoking, etc.; it’s loneliness. The article went on to say loneliness has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke and the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bill White
12 minute read
Inviting God Into Your Anxious Thoughts
I commonly get asked whether the number of people I’m meeting with over the last 2 years due to COVID has increased significantly. Many of us who work as counselors would readily say the number has greatly increased and, indeed, it is likely due to the increased stress and anxiety the pandemic.
Bill White
12 minute read
Being Firm in Faith
In Peter’s epistle we read the words, “Reist him, firm in faith.” He wrote his letter to believers in Asia Minor who were experiencing persecution. He is teaching them how to endure through suffering. When he says, “resist him” he is talking about Satan who tries to pounce on us when we are in the middle of difficulty.
Gordon Bals
9 minute read
Self Acceptance as the Way to Personal Strength
As I have continued to journey through life trying to make sense of good ways to live and move forward as a fallen human being, I have found the distinction between self-esteem and self-acceptance to be infinitely important.
Gordon Bals
7 minute read
Frustrating Frustrations
From icemakers that don’t work right, to dogs that bark too much and children that break things, life often seems like a series of frustrating events.
Eric Venable
8 minute read
The Fast Pace of Slow Growth
Every person that has ended up becoming more Christ-like started each new part of the journey with just little seeds of hope.
Gordon Bals
7 minute read
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Guidance for self-improvement and emotional well-being. Discover tools for overcoming challenges, building resilience, and aligning personal development with faith.
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