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Newsletter # 12
I noticed this post by A Kindred Spirit over at www.SGMSurvivors.com It cites an article by Jack Watts that provides an excellent explanation regarding a particular personality type which often proves problematic in churches and organizations where it is manifested. A link is provided that will take you to the full article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jack-watts/selfdeprecating-narcissis_b_843434.html?utm_hp_ref=email_share “Jack Watts specializes in writing on the…
Newsletter #11
“Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.” 2 Corinthians 4: 1-2 During the past month…
Newsletter #10
Hi All ! Just a quick note to let everyone know in the D.C./metro area, Bob Dixon from www.SymboulosMinistries.org will be in Gaithersburg, Maryland Saturday March 2nd to meet with anyone who would like help understanding and processing several key components related to recent events in SGM, and the subsequent disillusionment, confusion, and emotional pain experienced by many current and…
Newsletter # 9
As you may have noticed, there was no December Newsletter. The time period between Thanksgiving and Christmas was extremely busy and there was no let up with my full time counseling job and fielding calls, emails, and appointments with Symboulos Ministries. All that to say, I think the best way forward regarding Newsletters is to continue to write them but…
November 2012 Newsletter
I have great news to report …… I finally completed my graduate degree at Liberty University! My Master of Arts in Professional Counseling was conferred on November 9, 2012. Needless to say, I am elated and especially grateful for the patience and prayers of my wife, family, and my brothers and sisters at Christ Central. Often I sensed the strength…
October 2012 Newsletter
Recently, I became aware of a great online discussion regarding the role of Christian/Biblical counseling and the value of conventional psychology in the field of Mental Health. Just for the record, the counseling approach I adhere to at www.symboulosministries.org is referred to as integrative which means I have a fundamental biblical/Christian worldview but have no qualms about borrowing from secular…
September 2012 Newsletter
I’ve been meditating on the book of Galatians of late, the Apostle Paul’s urgent heart plea to those who began well but somehow were sidetracked from the gospel they had received from Paul and instead, were turning to “a different gospel.” Paul’s letter to the Galatians is an outstanding resource when endeavoring to understand the dangers of embracing justification by…
August 2012 Newsletter
Over the course of the past few years, in working with individuals and families who have chosen to “come out” of spiritually abusive organizations, I have noticed a relatively common Process to Healing unfold. Below, you will find that process reflected in the chronological order in which it usually occurs. The words and phrases in quotations are actual descriptions from…
July 2012 Newsletter
My apologies for the lateness in posting the July Newsletter, but a lot has been happening! This has been another busy and yet very encouraging month so far. One of the recurrent issues that continues to surface is the destructive effects of legalism and the wrongheaded notion that a pastor or a group of pastors have authority over the volitional…
June 2012 Newsletter
My brothers and sisters in Christ, First I want to thank everyone for praying. God continues to bring healing and restoration to hurting and disillusioned souls. One particular issue resulting from exposure to spiritual abuse that seems to be common, without exception, is depression, ranging from mild to having to be hospitalized. As we have drilled down on the root…