by twelvestones | May 20, 2022 | Biblical Counseling, Life Story
When I graduated college, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. Through a series of events and God’s providence, I was exposed to biblical counseling in my late twenties. Over the years I received counseling training and began to counsel occasionally for my...
by twelvestones | May 6, 2022 | Life Story, Marriage
In past articles, we discussed the importance of listening to a life story to identify his or her heart issues. When people share their life story in the beginning of counseling they feel heard, known, and understood. In addition, they see themselves more clearly and...
by twelvestones | Apr 29, 2022 | Abuse, Trauma & PTSD, Sexuality
In the last blog, we looked at some obstacles to sexual enjoyment. Sexual assault, abuse, or violation is one of the most significant barriers to building a flourishing sex life in marriage. For some of us, our first sexual experiences were unwanted, unchosen. And...
by twelvestones | Apr 22, 2022 | Sexuality
Lots of cliches (and myths) exist about sex: it’s a gift to enjoy; it’s a duty to endure; men have an intense sex drive; women have a lower sex drive; it’s a biological need. Then there’s the popular Pauline one-liners: “don’t deprive each other”; “fulfill your...
by twelvestones | Apr 15, 2022 | Sexuality
To my Jesus-loving friends who also struggle with sexuality and identity: Lots of ink has been spilled writing about you. About your “lifestyle.” You’ve listened to Christians who fear you, hate you, or oppress you under the spiritualized guise of loving you. I’m so...
