Emotional Wellness By Design

Emotional Wellness By Design Emotional healing & encouragement for all relationships that want to grow God’s way

The founders, Gary and Karla LaFave have owned and operated successful businesses with 50+ employees. They later felt a call to serve and help others in the capacity of Restoration. Gary was ordained in 1998 to practice Pastoral Counseling and Karla later received a Certification of Special Ministries License which includes Biblical Counseling. They served as directors at a Family Homeless Shelter that served 100+ families a year. They founded and were statewide directors for an International Emotional Healing and Recovery Organization for 10 years. Through the years they continue to study and research the latest available updates in the area of Holistic Healing and Wellness.Their own personal experiences and education have helped develop successful methods in their partnership to work with couples and individuals in the areas that no else has been able to help them. They provide consulting, coaching and counsel both private and through classes & seminars. The areas of focus are: Premarital Counseling and Classes, Marriage Enrichment and Restoration and Biblical Parenting. Hallmark Scripture : 3 John 2 NKJ -" Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers"

1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."……The scri...
03/14/2026

1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."……

The scriptures encourage believers to maintain a grateful heart regardless of their situation, reflecting a deep trust in God's plan …..

Years ago, we were part of some matters over which we had no control and the guilty party blame shifted and falsely accu...
03/11/2026

Years ago, we were part of some matters over which we had no control and the guilty party blame shifted and falsely accused us of things we did not do.

Matter of fact we were teaching the God honoring steps that needed to be taken in order to resolve a conflict between two people, but the person who created the conflict through betrayal, refused to repent.

We took comfort in the story of Joseph ( Genesis 39 ) ; he was falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, but eventually God exalted him in such a way that Potiphar’s wife was no longer even an issue.

The truth has a way of coming out when you trust God to defend you, and it did for us too.

03/11/2026
Proverbs warns against spreading false reports, stating that such actions harm both the accused and the accuser (Proverb...
03/04/2026

Proverbs warns against spreading false reports, stating that such actions harm both the accused and the accuser (Proverbs 19:5)

A false witness will not go unpunished,
and whoever pours out lies will not go free….

And while you are being slandered:
1 Peter 2:12
Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God.”

Whether you need to turn to Him, or return to Him……. The time is now if it’s been entering your mind to do so ……..It’s t...
02/23/2026

Whether you need to turn to Him, or return to Him…….
The time is now if it’s been entering your mind to do so ……..
It’s time to stop turning a blind eye or deaf ear to what the Word of the Lord is saying …..

Jeremiah 29:12-14
New King James Version
12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will bring you back from your captivity; I will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, says the Lord, and I will bring you to the place from which I cause you to be carried away captive.

02/20/2026

And that is how we do real love……

When you start to feel that you failed beyond repair….. Or the voice vulturing from the enemy of your soul says you’re d...
02/18/2026

When you start to feel that you failed beyond repair…..
Or the voice vulturing from the enemy of your soul says you’re dirty, damaged and defective and tosses you out like yesterday’s garbage…..

God’s voice and Word tells you contrary
Know that God’s steadfast love never fails……
His mercies never end……they are brand new every morning…..meaning , He will in His love give you new opportunities to turn it around, repair it, rebuild it when you trust in His Love & faithfulness

Pray for His wisdom, insight and direction 🙏❤️

02/18/2026

False accusations can tarnish even the purest souls. Truth always prevails over false accusations. Accusations without evidence are nothing but empty words. False accusations are the weapons of the weak and insecure. A false accusation can destroy years of trust and friendship in a single moment.

Ephesians 4:29-31
King James Version
29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

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