The disease of addiction does not just affect the individual but also their friends and families. Part of the impact of addiction is how loved ones respond by either helping vs enabling. It is important to understand the effects of enabling and how it supports dysfunctional and negative behaviors to continue. What Does Enabling Mean? Enabling is an easy behavior to fall into when a loved one is acting out negatively, including when they are struggling with alcohol and drug a

Click The Book For More Info Enjoy abundant gratitude this fall as you reflect on God's overflowing blessings. Jesus Calling: Harvest of Blessings includes 50 reflections on gratitude, thankfulness, and God's blessings from Sarah Young's bestselling Jesus Calling®. Be inspired to walk more closely with Jesus as you focus on Him and the blessings He has put in your life. The benefits of gratitude and having daily practices of thankfulness are so many. Jesus Calling: Harvest of

Ethos Christian Counseling An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Dr. Heidi Capozzi While I regard being a wife, mother, and Mimi as among my most cherished expressions of ministry, I am deeply honored to serve as a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advanced Certification and Certified Academic Instructor with the National Christian Counselors Association. I have had the privilege of establishing and leading both Ethos Counseling and Ethos Counseling Institute. Ethos Couns

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