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by Dr. Phyllis Arno
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S2L Recovery: What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment? A Faith-Based Path to Complete Healing
Addiction doesn’t usually happen by itself. A lot of people who have trouble with drugs or alcohol are also dealing with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, or other problems. These problems often make each other worse, which makes it harder to get better without the right kind of help. That’s where dual diagnosis treatment comes in. It addresses both addiction and mental health at the same time, giving you a better chance at real healing. We see this every

NCCA
Aug 67 min read


Book Review
Click The Book For More Info Know someone who could use some soothing quotes of peace and comfort in a time of chaos? These 100 pass-along notes give you the opportunity to let your friends and loved ones know you are lifting them up to God and asking Him to fill their lives with peace, rest, hope, and serenity. Filled with heartfelt prayers, meaningful Scriptures, inspiring quotes, and beautiful artwork--these cards are a wonderful way to bring light to the true rest that on

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 61 min read


CAI Spotlight
Equipping Called Counselors Through Calvert Christian Training Academy An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Dr. Lynette Entzian When the Lord calls someone into the ministry of Christian counseling, that calling must be nurtured with sound biblical teaching, clinical pastoral training, ethical supervision, and spiritual formation. That conviction is at the heart of Calvert Christian Training Academy, a Certified Academic Institution of the National Christian Counselors Asso

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 63 min read


Temperament Corner July/August
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

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 64 min read
TEMPERAMENT CORNER


Temperament Corner July/August
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

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 64 min read


Temperament Corner May/June
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

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 254 min read


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

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 294 min read
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT


CAI Spotlight
Equipping Called Counselors Through Calvert Christian Training Academy An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Dr. Lynette Entzian When the Lord calls someone into the ministry of Christian counseling, that calling must be nurtured with sound biblical teaching, clinical pastoral training, ethical supervision, and spiritual formation. That conviction is at the heart of Calvert Christian Training Academy, a Certified Academic Institution of the National Christian Counselors Asso

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 63 min read


CAI Spotlight
VISION REBORN UNIVERSITY An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Vision Reborn CAI: A Ministry Born Through Brokenness, Built for Restoration My name is Dr. Samuel Said, and I am honored to share the story and mission of Vision Reborn University, a Certified Academic Institution through the NCCA. My life has been shaped by God’s grace, higher education, ministry, counseling, and a deep burden to see broken lives restored through biblical truth and practical equipping. I hold s

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 254 min read


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
Apr 293 min read
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

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 291 min read


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


NCCA Monthly Encouragement
A Chosen People But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NIV Wow, what could be more encouraging than to know that God personally chose you? The Creator of the universe selected you, as someone special, that you may reach out to others and declare His praises. He, who rescued us from the darkness, imbues us with His divi

NCCA
Jul 161 min read


NCCA Monthly Encouragement
Brethren, Stand Fast In an ever-changing world of transient values and broken promises, it is a comfort and inspiration to turn to the integrity and immutability of God's word. When the constant bombardment of falsehoods tries to chip away at the foundation of your faith, stand firm in the truth of God's living word set down on ink and paper in the Holy Bible, there that we may draw from His well of strength and wisdom. "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the tradition

NCCA
Jun 231 min read


Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:” — James 1:19 (KJV)

NCCA
May 191 min read


Lenten Message
As we set aside…

NCCA
Mar 261 min read


Carry Each Other’s Burdens
The LORD shall renew their strength

NCCA
Feb 261 min read


Renew Your Strength
The LORD shall renew their strength

NCCA
Jan 291 min read


Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Let us celebrate and honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., whom we commemorate on this day.

NCCA
Jan 191 min read


Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a

NCCA
Dec 25, 20251 min read


Happy Thanksgiving From NCCA
Happy Thanksgiving From NCCA

NCCA
Nov 27, 20251 min read


Count it all joy
Consider it pure joy!

NCCA
Oct 23, 20251 min read


There is a season
To everything [there is] a season...

Mark Winchell
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Turning Aside?
What path are you on?

Mark Winchell
Aug 26, 20251 min read


Whatcha’ Doin’?
When Jesus comes, what will I be doing? What will I be saying?

Mark Winchell
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Arm yourselves!
This one word turned the lights on for me.

Mark Winchell
Jun 24, 20251 min read


Through the Fire and Into His Presence!
When God burns a message on your heart, what do you do with that?

Mark Winchell
May 28, 20251 min read


A Powerful Substance!
As I was pondering this month’s encouragement message, the word “substance” grabbed hold of me and would not let go! So I said out loud, ...

Mark Winchell
Feb 21, 20251 min read


Are We Prepared
Are you feeling a bit anxious...

Mark Winchell
Jan 30, 20251 min read


They Came Running!
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere--in...

Mark Winchell
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Conflict Resolution
June Encouragement 2024 “He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, ‘My Father! If it is possible, let...

Mark Winchell
Jun 28, 20241 min read


The Light Shines In The Darkness
May Encouragement 2024 “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.” [Gen. 1:3 NASB95] God spoke! There was light! God’s...

Mark Winchell
May 20, 20242 min read
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