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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 Calling®, 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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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 “It’s Not Words. It’s Actions!” This comes from James 1:22 that states, “Do not merely listen to the word, an

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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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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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REFLECTING GOD’S LOVE AT CHRISTMAS
By Dr. Phyllis J. Arno Matthew 5:14–16 (KJV): “Ye 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.” 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

Dr. Phyllis Arno
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 “It’s Not Words. It’s Actions!” This comes from James 1:22 that states, “Do not merely listen to the word, an

Dr. Phyllis Arno
1 day ago3 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 Calling®, 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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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

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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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Founder's Message
We are thrilled to announce that Drs. Richard and Phyllis Arno will be joining us for two sessions at NCCA's 2023 conference. Dr. Phyllis...

Jason Ferrill
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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Early Bird Pricing Ending Soon!
We hope this message finds you well. We want to remind you that time is running out to take advantage of the early bird registration...

Jason Ferrill
May 8, 20231 min read
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Conference Special Event
We expect this event to sell out, so register soon before it is too late. These networking social events allow you to connect with NCCA...

Jason Ferrill
Mar 19, 20231 min read
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Introducing...Dr. Joshua Wells!
NCCA is pleased to introduce Dr. Joshua Wells. We met him at our conference in North Carolina in 2019 as a promising student who just...

Jason Ferrill
Aug 11, 20221 min read
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Temperament With The Founders
Do you have specific temperament questions? Would you benefit from having greater insight into different temperament blends? There is no...

Jason Ferrill
Mar 23, 20221 min read
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Sunset Dinner Cruise
Watch the video above for a look at this year's special event, our Sunset Dinner Cruise on Sarasota Bay. Availability for this event is...

Jason Ferrill
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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The Agenda Is Set!
After much prayer in seeking the Lord for His will, we are excited to publish our agenda for the NCCA annual conference in Sarasota, FL...

Jason Ferrill
Feb 17, 20221 min read
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Payment Plans Available!
Registration for the 2022 N.C.C.A. Conference in Sarasota, FL. is open! Choosing our Easy Payment Plan allows you to spread out the costs...

Jason Ferrill
Jan 28, 20221 min read
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2021 N.C.C.A. CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
The 2021 NCCA Conference was held at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Washington, DC – October 15th-16th, 2021. On Friday,...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Dec 9, 20213 min read
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2022 NCCA Conference Location Announcement
We are excited to share with you that Sarasota, FL is going to be the host city for our 2022 Conference! Watch the video to find more...

Jason Ferrill
Oct 15, 20211 min read
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NCCA Conference Transportation Information
Our host hotel, the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, offers a free shuttle for Reagan National Airport and a separate shuttle...

Jason Ferrill
Oct 11, 20211 min read
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What To Expect For Your 2021 Conference Experience
Whether you are joining us in person or virtually, we are excited to see you in 2 short weeks! What can you expect? In-Person Conference...

Jason Ferrill
Oct 1, 20211 min read
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2019 Conference Highlights
The 2019 NCCA Conference was held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Cary, NC on October 18-19, 2019. Registration and Meet & Greet were on...
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Dec 1, 20196 min read
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