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Your Pastor And Your Counselor Are On The Same Team

Church Worker Wellness

Posted on September 19, 2026
by Rev. Samuel G. Beltz

When you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, you may wonder whether to talk to your pastor, a counselor, or both. Rev. Samuel G. Beltz explains how pastors and counselors have different but complementary roles and how working together can provide care for the whole person.

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From Sorrow To Joy

Godly Living

Posted on April 24, 2026
by Rev. David Gunderson, tLMFT

A Sunday accident left one family in sudden sorrow — until unexpected news turned grief into joy. That emotional swing mirrors the disciples’ journey from Good Friday darkness to Easter hope. In Christ, our own darkest days are met with grace, renewal, and the promise that joy will rise again.

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5 Ways to Beat the “Blues”

Church Worker Wellness

Posted on June 27, 2022
by Rev. Dave Gunderson, LMFT

Being “blue” on occasion is normal, but being stuck in the “blues” is not. Some experience depression briefly, and with help, can move out of it. Others struggle with it their entire lives and may need both counseling and special medications. Learn 5 ways you can use to beat the “Blues” of depression.

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’13 Reasons Why’ Adults Need to Pay Attention to Season Two of this Teen Show

Mental Health

Posted on May 16, 2018

13 Reasons Why Adults Need to Pay Attention to Season Two of this Teen Show

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Managing Life with Chronic Pain

Mental Health

Posted on April 5, 2018
by Jennifer Miller, LISW

Chronic pain sufferers are often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. They frequently end up feeling invalidated by medical providers and family/friends because chronic pain is not a single symptom or a straightforward experience like acute pain.

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Do You Ever Feel Stuck? Do the Next Right Thing

Mental Health

Posted on October 10, 2017
by Toni Larson

The older I get, the simpler I like life to be.  I have carried this over to my therapy practice as well.  When describing the therapy process to clients in the initial session, there are times when I will say “therapy isn’t rocket science.” I explain that I use no particular formula for therapy and […]

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