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

  • Understanding Grief: The Power of Compassionate Presence

    Grief and the Mirror of the Soul: Restoring Identity Through Compassionate Companionship Grief has a way of shattering the mirror through which we see ourselves. When loss enters our lives; whether through death, betrayal, illness, or broken dreams, it often distorts our sense of identity. Questions rise to the surface: Who am I now without…

    Ze Selassie

  • 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…

    Ze Selassie

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Bridging Faith and Psychology: Insights for Counselors

    Questions at the Crossroads: The Care of Souls & Modern Psychotherapies – David Powlison Introduction David Powlison’s essay critically examines the intersection of modern psychotherapy and the biblical care of souls, primarily highlighting two positions: COMPIN (Comprehensive Internal biblical sufficiency) and VITEX (Vital External secular contribution). Powlison urges the church to reclaim its central role in soul…

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  • Healing and Growth Through Biblical Principles

    Journey to Wholeness: The Process of Growth and Change in the Kingdom of God is a comprehensive Christian guide to spiritual maturity, healing, and personal transformation. Dr. Stan E. DeKoven, who is both a minister and psychologist, draws from biblical teachings and psychological insights to present a structured process for believers to grow in Christ.…

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