Renewed Christian Counseling Services

05/27/2025

One of my favorite Christian Psychologist, Dr. Dr. Caroline Leaf teaches that a messy life can lead to a messy brain and vice versa. Our environment does affect our energy and focus. This is a great tool to be intentional about cleaning up the spaces around us. When our life feels and looks chaotic, it is hard for our brain to organized things well. One room at a time may even be too much, but just choose a drawer or shelf. The simple act of cleaning and organizing can be really good for you mental health! Try it today!

05/04/2024

Was having conversations about this today! Social media has many benefits but we must teach our kids (and remind ourselves) that it is for connection, not comparison! We cannot judge our messy days by everyone else’s picture of perfection. We must be comfortable with our mess to truly appreciate someone else’s. No one is perfect! Take off all the filters and we are all sinners that Jesus died to save. That is the picture of perfection!

05/03/2024

Excited to spend the weekend at Church Starting Assessment Weekend in Jacksonville on the counseling team! Excited to see what God is doing across Texas!

05/01/2024

Choice is powerful. When life feels overwhelming, remember you have choices!!! These choices can define you thoughts, feelings, and even your day!

Make good choices today!

04/25/2024

People often say that happiness is a journey, not a destination. How can you tell if you're going in the right direction? Try being proactive by taking some of these steps today.

04/16/2024

Stress Management is crucial! Learning to cope with stress is important in life! If you struggle to manage stress, we can help.

Some mental health care could halt the vicious cycle.

04/15/2024

So I have a great example of some CBT (thoughts=feelings=behavior) work I had to do myself this morning!

I have decided to get active, watch what I eat, and try to lose some weight before my daughter's wedding this year. When my alarm went off this morning (after a super busy weekend), I really didn't want to get up but I did.

Thought option #1-I don't want to get up, and honestly, no matter how hard I try, I don't seem to lose weight anyway. I might as well just enjoy my sleep and stop trying. (leading to defeat and frustration, and honestly, not that much more sleep)

Thought option #2-It is such a beautiful morning! I even got to watch the sunrise! God is so good and even if I don't lose the weight, the time spent working on my body and soul is well worth it. I am worth it. (leading to optimism, being proud of myself, and finding my worth in the creator of the sunrise!)

What didn't change? The fact that I need to get up and work out.
What did change? My thoughts, and consequently my feelings about this event, and honestly the rest of the day!

You often can't change situations in our life, but changing our thinking is powerful. What we choose to focus on and think in any given situation will set us up for either victory or defeat!

Try it today! Look for God's blessings even when things get hard!

Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the RENEWING of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is---his good, pleasing, and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2

12/31/2023

Attention Church/Associational Leaders!

Mental Health is becoming increasingly important as we see the affects of anxiety, spiritual trauma, issues related to COVID, and grief affecting so many in our congregations. Many believe the church is out of touch with mental health issues and will not accept those struggling (see Lifeway Research graphic). We must become a place of healing for those that are struggling.

The Bible actually has much to say about mental health and taking care of ourselves! I would love to share this information with your church leaders or groups in your congregations. These could be one day trainings or, if close enough, a series of trainings.

Topics we could explore:
-Self care and burnout among church staff.
-Mental Health and the Bible
-Signs of Mental Health Issues in Youth (for youth or parents)
-Parenting in a digital age: Leading by Example (4 sessions)
-Pillars of Health: Why are these important
-Grief and Trauma: How do we move forward

I will come to you! God has placed a great desire within my heart to share these topics with you and your congregation. Please reach out here or contact me at (806)416-9526 for details.

Friends.....please share this information with your church leaders.

12/23/2023

The holidays can bring family, gifts, trees, and lights. But for many, the empty chair is the hardest. Coping with Grief during the holidays can be physically and mentally exhausting. Here are a few tips but remember, if you are struggling, please find someone to talk to. You are not alone.

10/27/2023

So true! Forgiveness is for you not the one that hurt you! Forgives allows healing!

10/26/2023

Sometimes what we need has a funny way of being what we really wanted all along. ❤️😊☀️