Just because you can doesn’t mean you should …
I know a fellow who succeeds at most anything he tries. You’ve probably known people like this as well. Those people with a mix of gifts, talents, […]
31
Jan
2018
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
29
Jan
2018
When God has your back …
Rare is the Christian who awakes each day mindful that we live in the midst of spiritual battle that will last our lifetimes. Instead, from the moment […]
26
Jan
2018
The folly of foolishness …
I was absolutely flabbergasted this morning when I first saw the photo posted above. Why in the world would someone build a home situated so that the […]
20
Jan
2018
It is possible to live well with difficult mental illness diagnoses …
As a Christian therapist, I serve people who are wrestling with some of life’s most pressing challenges, including diagnoses of difficult mental illnesses. The good news is, […]
08
Jan
2018
BOOK REVIEW: My kind of Bible, just not my favorite translation …
I’ve never been a fan of the “NIV,” or New International Version Bible, but millions of people are. If you like this translation and are looking for […]
04
Jan
2018
Enmeshment creates a dysfunctional family …
You may have heard the phrase “helicopter parent,” referring to a parent who is always “hovering” around their child, never giving them any personal space or freedom […]
03
Jan
2018
Understanding the cognitive development of your children will help you be a better parent …
For years I taught a parenting seminar for churches and large child care companies that focused on two things: understanding your child’s God-created temperament, and understanding the […]
02
Jan
2018
Is this your first significant challenge of 2018?
I read a headline this morning that quipped, “New year, same issues.” Is that your first significant challenge of 2018? Are you dragging into the gift of […]
20
Dec
2017
BOOK REVIEW: A book of daily meditations I can recommend as a book, but not for daily meditations …
So many people love a good book full of daily devotional thoughts based on a scripture from the Bible. I, on the other hand, am slow and […]
11
Dec
2017
Free yourself from patterns and habits of irrational thinking …
As a Christian clinical therapist, I practice an integrative therapy that includes key elements from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). At the heart of CBT is a concise understanding […]