L.I.V.E. – Love Infinite, Vigorously Exercised

  • Healing Self-Esteem Amidst Grief: A Christian Perspective

    Identity, Self-Esteem, and the Ministry of Grief Companionship Grief has a way of shaking us at the core of who we are. It doesn’t just take someone we love—it often takes with it the sense of stability, identity, and worth that once anchored our lives. When the phone call comes, when the empty chair is…

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  • Rediscovering Presence in Grief Support

    Beyond Bowling and Ping-Pong: Rediscovering Presence in Grief Companionship Grief has a way of silencing words. For those who sit with the bereaved—whether as counselors, pastors, or simply friends—the question is not what do I say? but rather how can I truly be present? In his book Making Friends, Em Griffin describes two metaphors for communication: bowling and ping-pong. While these analogies…

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  • Grace and Accountability: Navigating Sin in Christian Counseling

     Exploring Clients’ Personal Sin in the Therapeutic Context – Philip G. Monroe Introduction Philip G. Monroe addresses the often-neglected topic of personal sin within counseling, specifically through the lens of a case study centered on self-deceit. He explores how theological insights can inform and enhance psychological care when dealing with clients who are unaware or…

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  • Breaking Silence: Navigating Grief and Healing Together

    From Pain to Purpose: The Change I Hope My Blog Brings to the World What change, big or small, would I like this blog to make in the world? Simply put—healing. Real healing. Not the kind that comes from stuffing emotions down with religious platitudes or brushing grief aside with “time heals all wounds.” No!…

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  • Navigating Grief: Virtual Memorials and Ethical Concerns

    Digital Compassion or Ethical Compromise? AI Chatbots and Virtual Memorials in Grief Counseling IntroductionAs technology rapidly evolves, even the sacred space of grief is not untouched. Artificial intelligence chatbots and virtual-reality memorials now offer comfort to mourners in digital form; speaking in the voices of lost loved ones, recreating avatars, or offering AI-guided grief support.…

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  • Creating Compassionate Bereavement Policies

    Compassion That Works: Crafting Bereavement Policies with Justice and Mercy Grief doesn’t operate on a timetable. But many workplace policies expect it to. In the wake of a loved one’s death, employees are often granted just a few days—enough time to make funeral arrangements, maybe travel, and return to work with their hearts still aching…

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  • Cup Match in Bermuda: Celebrating Freedom and Culture

    Understanding Cup Match in Bermuda: A Celebration of Freedom, Culture, and Cricket Introduction: What Is Cup Match? Cup Match is Bermuda’s most beloved national holiday and cultural event—a two-day celebration that blends sports, heritage, and community pride. At its heart is a fiercely competitive cricket match between two of the island’s oldest clubs: St. George’s…

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  • Healing Through Scripture: A Guide for Christian Counselors

    Comfort Without Cliché: Using Scripture to Counsel the Grieving In times of sorrow, the Bible offers a deep well of comfort—but how we draw from it in counseling sessions matters just as much as the truth we share. As Christian counselors, our aim is not to throw verses at pain like bandages on a wound,…

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  • Uplifting the Brokenhearted: Finding Joy in Healing

    I am a father, friend, and lifelong student of healing. My life has been shaped by hardship, but even more so by grace, which has aided me in emerging from past pain with a heart fiercely committed to restoration, for myself and others as I walk with them on their journey to wholeness. It brings…

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  • Grieving Beyond Stages: New Insights on Mourning

    Beyond the Five Stages: What Modern Grief Research Really Says About Mourning IntroductionMost people recognize the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Introduced by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in 1969, this model became a cultural touchstone for understanding loss. But decades later, modern grief research paints a more complex—and more hopeful—picture of how…

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