Depression can be one of the most painful experiences we can have as human beings. I have sat across from clients who couldn’t muster up the energy to get out of bed in the morning, thought they were worthless, and considered ending their lives. I haven’t personally experienced clinical depression, …
I like to evaluate actions or behaviors through the lens of whether or not they are consistent with loving God and loving others. Loving Others I have a pretty good understanding of what it means to love others. Loving others is difficult to do, but most of us have an …
Like many Americans, I have been incredibly disturbed by what is happening at our borders–children being separated from their parents and detained. As I reflect on what is happening, two things keep coming up for me that are central to both my work as a psychologist and my faith as …
My grandmother died last week. It wasn’t tragic or surprising. She was quite old, and her health had been declining for several years. Still, though, I felt sad about her death. There’s a finality about death that can be overwhelming. No more eating Chinese food, listening to Grandma talk to …
