Breaking Through the Terror Barrier: Reclaiming Your Power Over Fear
Breaking Through the Terror Barrier: A Christian Perspective on Fear, Calling, and Change Fear is not just an emotion—it’s a spiritual and psychological threshold. In coaching language, we call this the Terror Barrier: the invisible wall that rises whenever we approach meaningful change. But for the Christian, this isn’t just a mindset challenge—it’s a matter…
The Two Reasons we Hide from Love
For a variety of reasons, most of us live two lives: an external life and an internal life.
Faith Under Pressure: Where Are You Looking?
Where can we turn to? Where can we look during times when we are being bombarded relentlessly, it seems. I'd like to suggest three places to look, if you will, all drawn from God’s Word that will hopefully enable us to move forward even when our faith is under pressure.
Faith Under Pressure: Do you know who you are?
Who are you? A simple question to answer, or so it would seem. Responses will be varied depending on where you find yourself in this season of your life. Very often, one answers this question from the premise of a role. I am a husband. I am a wife. I am a mum. I am…
Wait. An Advent Reflection.
Near the heart of the Christmas / Advent Story is the expectation that God is going to offer a gift. The head-fake in this Bible story is that, when those waiting come up on or are given that gift, it’s just a baby.
Focusing on Jesus
The current season of Lent - which commenced on March 2nd - offers us an opportunity to do just that: keep our focus firmly on Jesus.
Embracing Resilience: Overcoming Weaknesses and Failures with Confidence
In the Book of Hebrews, we find a powerful testament to the resilience of individuals who turned their weaknesses into strengths, emerging victorious even in the face of daunting challenges. The verse states, “Whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle” (Hebrews 11:34 NIV). This profound insight serves as a timeless…
A Vulnerable God – Part 1
Of all the multiple ways our human brokenness shows up, probably none is more insidious and prevailing than shame. Shame whispers (and sometimes shouts)...
3 Ways to Live Intentionally
Nurturing our resilience involves deliberately doing things that improve our ability to bounce back from the stresses of life.
An Epic Invitation
Many of us are realising we have been more deeply affected by the events of 2020 and 2021 than perhaps we initially expected.
Easter 2020
This year, Easter weekend may look somewhat different to other years. This year, we may feel stuck inside our homes. This year, the media reports may be gloomier than ever. This year, we may not be going on our traditional family holiday. This year, we may not be able to gather with others to celebrate…
10 Ways To Give Back To The Community This Christmas
Christians have so much opportunity to demonstrate the love of Christ to the homeless and the needy. Bless others by giving abundantly.
What Is Christian Counselling & How Does Psychology Fit In?
Christian counselling that aligns itself with God's word is done correctly when it doesn't hinder the work of the Holy Spirit.
When I say, “I’m A Christian.” – A Humble Christian Heart
Carol Wimmer's poem takes us into the heart of a humble Christian woman and serves as a reminder that we are all a work in progress.
But This, But That – Excuses Get In The Way
Are you big on 'BUTS? Many of us are so busy looking for excuses not to do the things we ought to do, that we've become big on 'buts.'
Great Attitudes Found In Leadership Excellence
Excellence in leadership is an attitude and a way of life. Find out what it takes to be a quality leader who outshines the rest.
Why Jesus Christ Was Rejected As Messiah
A look at some of the reasons why Jesus was rejected as Messiah according to the bible.
Information on UIFC – Uganda Institute of Family Counselling
aifc supports, encourages, prays for and blesses ‘UIFC’ better known as ‘Uganda Institute of Family Counselling.'
Why Choose aifc For Christian Counselling Training?
Here are some great to choose aifc for equipping the church to go be 'The Church.'
Disorder in The DSM-5 VS Disorder In The Bible
In the new DSM-5, the word “disorder” is used to describe now over 300 maladies identified with being human! This got me thinking, from a biblical theology and practical counselling perspective: the word “disorder” is in some ways actually an accurate word to describe the biblical story of what went wrong with the world and a…
The Christian’s Mental Health Self-Care Kit
For those living with a mental health condition, self – care is particularly essential to help keep ourselves in the best of health, and hopefully to make our condition more manageable. What this looks like for each individual can differ from person to person based on varying factors such as genetics, mental health, location, and…
The Typical Counselling Room A Safe Place To Talk
Seeing a qualified counsellor for the first time without knowing what to expect can make us a little nervous. Lack of knowledge can also lead to misconceptions about counsellors, leading some to shun the counselling room for fear of judgement, or for concerns about breaches of confidentiality. What do trained counsellors do, what happens in…
Reasons Why Mental Health Matters To Christians
Having a disorder can be debilitating, affecting the way a person functions, the way they feel and think. Sadly, relationships and a person’s walk with God can be affected due to the state of their mental health. Thus, we can't afford to neglect our mental health.
Fearful Hesitant Responses In Decision Making
Making decisions can be difficult at the best of times, particularly where emotions or fear is involved. Making a decision can result in hesitant responses by answering questions with, “Maybe”, “I’ll look at my calendar” or “I’ll get back to you on that?” Quite often these verbal stop signs are used evasively for avoiding situations…
