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THE MESSENGER
by Dr. Phyllis Arno
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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


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


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
TEMPERAMENT CORNER


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


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


Temperament Corner September/October
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE By: Dr. Phyllis J. Arno Supine in Affection We have all heard the question: “What is love?” As Christians, we often...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 12, 20253 min read
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT


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


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


CAI SPOTLIGHT
Rapha Christian Counseling Center Advancing Faith-Based Care and Counselor Certification Rapha Christian Counseling Center (Rapha CCC)...

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Jun 25, 20252 min read
BOOK REVIEW


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


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


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


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


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


CAI SPOTLIGHT
Rapha Christian Counseling Center Advancing Faith-Based Care and Counselor Certification Rapha Christian Counseling Center (Rapha CCC)...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 25, 20252 min read


CAI SPOTLIGHT
Heart to Heart Ministry and Coaching An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Dr. Deborah Skomba Heart to Heart Ministry and Coaching was...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 29, 20253 min read


CAI SPOTLIGHT
New Ways Counseling Center An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Annah Noyes Office Manager & Chief...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Feb 26, 20253 min read


Member Spotlight: Dr. Josh Williams
Dr. Josh Williams is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor with Advanced Certification through the National Christian Counselors...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Member Spotlight: Kate Walpole
Cross and Crown Counseling An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Cross and Crown Counseling, founded in February of 2013, is a...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 18, 20245 min read


Member Spotlight
180 Christian Counseling & Training An NCCA Certified Academic Institution 180 Christian Counseling & Training, has been an NCCA...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 9, 20244 min read


Member Spotlight
FEED MY SHEEP SCHOOL OF COUNSELING An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Dr. Laura Hart of Old Hickory, Tennessee, is a Licensed...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 24, 20248 min read


Member Spotlight
CLIMBING THE RIGHT LADDER By C. Michael Courtney There is a popular children's game called Chutes and Ladders in which you try to...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Feb 25, 20246 min read


Member Spotlight
Trinity Christian Counseling Institute A NCCA Certified Academic Institution My name is Dr. Earl V Butcher, PhD, PhD, DCC and I am the...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 21, 20234 min read


Member Spotlight
Emmaus Center Christian Counseling A NCCA Certified Academic Institution Rev. Dr. Brett & Pam Travis Knoxville, TN Fr. Brett and Pam...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 30, 20236 min read


Member Spotlight
VINEYARD PLACE COUNSELING CENTER A Certified Academic Institute Where we Teach – Train – License – Counsel the whole Person. Dr. Alma...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 20, 20234 min read


Member Spotlight
Head to Heart Restoration Ministry An NCCA Certified Academic Institution The Power of Words Al H. Jones, PhD Dr. Al Jones formed Head to...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 28, 20234 min read


Counseling the Counselor
The Importance of Set Aside Time with God for the NCCA Counselor By Nikka A. W. Stenson Isaiah 40: 13-14 13 Who hath directed the Spirit...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Feb 16, 20232 min read


CAI Spotlight
A SEASON FOR ALL COUNSELING AND TRAINING CENTER An NCCA Certified Academic Institution A Season For All Counseling and Training Center...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Feb 16, 20232 min read


NCCA CAI Spotlight: Maryland Christian Counseling Ministry Institute
Maryland Christian Counseling Ministry Institute has been a Certified Academic Institute since April 2015; Dr. Kevin Bethea is the...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 28, 20223 min read


Member Spotlight: Dr. Donald Ibbitson
ABOVE AND BEYOND COUNSELING ACADEMY Above and Beyond Counseling Academy, is an NCCA Certified Academic institution since September 10,...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 17, 20225 min read
Testimony
We praise You for Who You are! We worship You for creating us to be made in Your Image to do good works in Christ Jesus, Your Son....

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 16, 20222 min read


Member Spotlight: Dr. Heidi Capozzi
Ethos Counseling Institute is located in Apache Junction, Arizona. Ethos Counseling Institute is a Certified Academic Institution with...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 4, 20223 min read
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