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by Dr. Phyllis Arno
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Book Review
Click Image For More Info Give the moms in your life a beautiful gift of encouragement, reassurance, and peace amidst uncertainty. Jesus Calling for Moms features 50 relevant devotions from Sarah Young's New York Times bestseller Jesus CallingĀ®, to celebrate mothers and their love, comfort, and strength, offering timely, biblical truth. With 50 selections, you'll find devotions that speak to: The power of love The gift of strength Courage in any season Trusting Him during cha

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Apr 291 min read
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CAI SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Henry Mohn INWIA Ministries is a Certified Academic Institution (CAI) through the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). I established INWIA Ministries as a counseling ministry in 2010, after I completed my PhD in Clinical Pastoral Counseling through the NCCA in 2009. So, what does INWIA mean, and where did the name come from? INWIA is an acronym for āItās Not Words. Itās Actions!ā This comes from James 1:22 that states, āDo not merely listen to the word, an

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Apr 293 min read
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Temperament Corner March/April
By: Dr. Phyllis J. Arno Before we examine unforgiveness, we must first understand forgiveness. FORGIVENESS Forgiveness means releasing the offenses others have committed against you. Many people struggle with forgiveness because they believe it requires them to forget what happened or pretend the injustice did not occur. That is not what forgiveness means. Forgiveness is choosing peace over bitterness. It does not excuse the wrongdoing. It does not justify the behavior. Inste

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Apr 294 min read
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TEMPERAMENT CORNER


Temperament Corner March/April
By: Dr. Phyllis J. Arno Before we examine unforgiveness, we must first understand forgiveness. FORGIVENESS Forgiveness means releasing the offenses others have committed against you. Many people struggle with forgiveness because they believe it requires them to forget what happened or pretend the injustice did not occur. That is not what forgiveness means. Forgiveness is choosing peace over bitterness. It does not excuse the wrongdoing. It does not justify the behavior. Inste

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Apr 294 min read
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REFLECTING GODāS LOVE AT CHRISTMAS
By Dr. Phyllis J. Arno Matthew 5:14ā16 (KJV): āYe are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.ā The greatest gift that God has ever given us is His Son, Jesus Christ . Because of this precious gift, we are o

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jan 42 min read
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2025 NCCA Conference Highlights
By Phyllis J. Arno, Ph.D. The 2025 NCCA Conference was held in the beautiful city of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, bringing together members for a powerful and enriching time of fellowship, learning, and ministry. Thursday Evening The conference began on Thursday evening with registration from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., followed by a Kickoff Session from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., led by Dr. Jeanne Kuckelman, which set the tone for an inspiring weekend. Friday Friday featured a ful

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Jan 42 min read
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT


CAI SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Henry Mohn INWIA Ministries is a Certified Academic Institution (CAI) through the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). I established INWIA Ministries as a counseling ministry in 2010, after I completed my PhD in Clinical Pastoral Counseling through the NCCA in 2009. So, what does INWIA mean, and where did the name come from? INWIA is an acronym for āItās Not Words. Itās Actions!ā This comes from James 1:22 that states, āDo not merely listen to the word, an

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Apr 293 min read
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CAI SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Cassandra Montgomery DIVINE BREAD OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL AN NCCA CERTIFIED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION Dr. Cassandra A. Montgomery is the...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 12, 20252 min read
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CAI SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Ginger McBride Open Door: Christian Counseling and Life Coaching An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Open Door: Christian...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 10, 20258 min read
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BOOK REVIEW


Book Review
Click Image For More Info Give the moms in your life a beautiful gift of encouragement, reassurance, and peace amidst uncertainty. Jesus Calling for Moms features 50 relevant devotions from Sarah Young's New York Times bestseller Jesus CallingĀ®, to celebrate mothers and their love, comfort, and strength, offering timely, biblical truth. With 50 selections, you'll find devotions that speak to: The power of love The gift of strength Courage in any season Trusting Him during cha

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 291 min read
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Book Review
Click The Book To Learn More Experience the Advent season in a whole new way and prepare your heart to celebrate the greatest gift of all. Join pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he invites you to bear witness to the birth of Christ as you've never seen it before. Advent is a season of anticipation, a celebration of the moment that God came near. He came, not as a flash of light or as an unapproachable conqueror, but as one whose first cries were hear

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jan 41 min read
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Book Review
Click The Book To Learn More Many of us want to pray more, but we feel unsure of what to say. In this inspiring 365-day devotional prayer...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 12, 20252 min read
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Book Review
Click Image For More Info Give the moms in your life a beautiful gift of encouragement, reassurance, and peace amidst uncertainty. Jesus Calling for Moms features 50 relevant devotions from Sarah Young's New York Times bestseller Jesus CallingĀ®, to celebrate mothers and their love, comfort, and strength, offering timely, biblical truth. With 50 selections, you'll find devotions that speak to: The power of love The gift of strength Courage in any season Trusting Him during cha

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 291 min read
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Book Review
Click The Book To Learn More Experience the Advent season in a whole new way and prepare your heart to celebrate the greatest gift of all. Join pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he invites you to bear witness to the birth of Christ as you've never seen it before. Advent is a season of anticipation, a celebration of the moment that God came near. He came, not as a flash of light or as an unapproachable conqueror, but as one whose first cries were hear

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jan 41 min read
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Book Review
Click The Book To Learn More Many of us want to pray more, but we feel unsure of what to say. In this inspiring 365-day devotional prayer...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 12, 20252 min read
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Book Review
Click Image For More Info When was the last time you awakened to a swirl of out-of-control thoughts? Perhaps you were overwhelmed with...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 10, 20252 min read
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Book Review
Click On Book For More Information Calm Moments for Anxious Days: A 90-Day Devotional Journey By: Max Lucado It's not always easy to...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 25, 20251 min read
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Book Review
Click On Book For More Information God's Design For Marriage A Blueprint for Lasting Love in Christ By: Deborah Skomba In a world where...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 29, 20251 min read
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Book Review
Click On Book For More Information Calm Moments for Anxious Days: A 90-Day Devotional Journey By: Max Lucado It's not always easy to...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Feb 26, 20251 min read
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Book Review
The Road to Bethlehem by Deborah Skomba Click Image To Buy Book Embrace the Advent journey. Find hope, peace, and renewal in Christ. Take...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Dec 28, 20241 min read
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Book Review
In The Manger by Max Lucado Best-selling author Lucado invites you to witness the birth of Christ as you've never seen it before! Through...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Book Review
Encouraging Words by David Jeremiah Find comfort in the midst of life's chaos! Drawing from his decades of study and times of...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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Book Review
Jesus Calling for Moms By: Sarah Young Experience Peace in the Presence of the Savior Who Is Always with You. A cherished keepsake for...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 9, 20241 min read
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Book Review
Experience Peace in the Presence of the Savior Who Is Always with You. The #1 bestselling 365-day devotional Jesus Calling is written as...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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Book Review
In his last week on Earth, Jesus knew the end was near. He knew the finality of Friday, but did he also know the victory of Sunday? Join...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Feb 25, 20241 min read
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Book Review
Advent is for adoring Jesus. The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of the year. But it is also a season of reflection and...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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Book Review
The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent by Max Lucado Advent is for adoring Jesus. The Christmas season is one of...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 21, 20231 min read
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Book Review
Brain Retrain by Dr Karen R. Liddell Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Illness, Traumatic Memories, Poverty, and Stubborn Weight are in...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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Book Review
In 1981, Doug Stringer was a fitness instructor running his own exercise studio. He knew there was a God..., but he lived as if God...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 29, 20231 min read
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Book Review
Because of Bethlehem By Max Lucado For some, Christmas is a time of excitement, celebration, and quality time with loved ones. For...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Dec 8, 20222 min read
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Book Review
Beyond All Thinking by JoAnn Scoma McElroy According to this octogenarian, one is never too old to dream big and accomplish goals. The...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 28, 20221 min read
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Book Review
Being Human The Human Side of Being a Christian From a Biblical Viewpoint by Nathaniel Anthony D.Min About This Book This manuscript is a...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 17, 20221 min read
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