Photo Credit: Annie Spratt We understand that money can be a problem in relationships and is a leading cause of divorce. Financial stress is real, and the holidays can be one of the most anxiety provoking and stressful times of year when it comes to money. Our society and culture supports consumerism at an unhealthy level. We often feel the pressure of “keeping up with the Joneses” no matter what our annual salary is. If we make more, we tend to spend more. The advertising and marketing industry knows and preys on our weaknesses, especially at this time of year. They are experts at this, and target even young children with tempting ads and pop-ups on our smart devices. It is easier than ever
At Sanctuary Christian Counseling, we are often asked just what makes us Christian therapists. It’s a tough and somewhat complicated question. Some therapists are Christians who happen to practice therapy. Some are Christians who practice secular therapy. We are mostly Christians who practice Christian therapy, although, as you will see, sometimes we don’t, when that serves our clients best. We thought you’d like more information, so we sat down and chatted about it. Here is the conversation … What do you think differentiates Christian therapists from those therapists who just happen to be Christians? Susan: “That’s hard, because it depends on how someone defines themselves … there are so m
