One of my favorite miniseries’ of all times is Chernobyl, a live action retelling of the nuclear disaster that struck Ukraine (then a republic of the USSR) in 1986. While morose and unflinchingly depressing, the story acts as a cautionary tale to those that find themselves tempted to deceive in order to avoid consequences or hardship.

I often ask clients to sit in their pain. I want them to feel the pain deeply, to know it and own it. Sound like bad advice? People want to be out of their pain; to be less connected to it or healed as soon as possible. What is the point of moving toward pain? The story of Ezekiel has something to say to us all.

What does it look like to truly pray without ceasing, especially when life is busy and going a million miles an hour? What does it look like to walk with the Lord when the hurries of life can feel unceasing as well? 

What is the goodness associated with giving?

There is a sharp difference between managing conflicts at the surface level and resolving underlying attitudes.

There’s a common misconception among Christians that struggling with depression or anxiety is some kind of failure in faith. But that’s not the case.

Christians sometimes ask, why would I need to go to counseling if God can just fix my problem? Pete Ruffini, LPC offers his perspective on the matter.

Having faith in God and needing help from an expert on this side of eternity aren’t incompatible.

Have you ever typed an entire email or text and second-guessed yourself out of fear that your words might be misinterpreted? For most, this is a daily task.

Terrence Malick’s film A Hidden Life asks viewers to engage questions about suffering and faith—particularly when you are suffering alone.

Instead of a New Year's resolution, how about a New Year's evaluation? Before we can make real change in our lives, we need to evaluate ourselves to gain insight into who we are and the kind of change we need.

Christmas brings great joy—and sometimes great stress. Here are three ways to help you enjoy the Christ-celebrated season.

In Christ we are accepted, loved, and delighted in. But this is not the end of the matter. Paul puts forth that our standing with God is the foundation for the way we walk with Him.

In the Gospel of John, Jesus washes his disciples’ feet as an act of humility and service. How can you take on the servant’s posture for those around you?

What would your life look like if you truly believed there is no condemnation?

Pride, judgment, control, and fear are the tones of our day. But, if we receive the depth of humility the Gospel offers and demonstrates, we can experience freedom from all of it.

In generations past, there has been a negative stigma around mental health. This has drawn many people away from seeking help for a variety of issues.

CCCRD presents an article by our founder and friend Dr. Frank Mancuso. Dr. Mancuso passed away on May 30, 2022, and this article was read at his funeral as a reflection of his life and work.

Scripture shows early Christians living in community. Today’s American church is instead seeing increased segregation, polarization, and theological echo chambers. What can we do?

We are in a time when mental health is rightly becoming a focus of many people around the world. As a believer, it is important to look at this part of health from a biblical standpoint.