Shame is one of those emotions that everyone carries and no one likes to talk about. It’s the fear that,...

By Chris Chandler, MA, LMHC, CSAT-C, Seattle Christian Counseling References “The Storm of Sex Addiction” by Connie A. Lofgreen Recovery from...

A Chip Off the Old Block? When I was a teen I tried to impersonate my dad. Not everything about...

Most unmarried people are having sex, and the majority of contemporary folks would probably agree that having sex before marriage...

In my previous article I shared three of the six ways that can help parents to navigate the treacherous terrain...

By Barney Armstrong, MA, LMHC, Bellevue Christian Counseling It’s common for people to ask: “Why can’t I forgive myself?” Often the...

The first day of school is always bittersweet for me. As much as I will miss the lazy days of...

My husband and I are raising two boys in an emasculating culture. As parents, we long for them to grow...

By Chris Chandler, MA, LMHC, CSAT-C, Seattle Christian Counseling References “Pure Desire” by Ted Roberts Sex addiction– that doesn’t happen to...

Taking a stance on the topic of same-sex attraction guarantees tension and controversy. Yet I work with many Christian women...

By Chris Chandler, MA, LMHC, CSAT-C, Seattle Christian Counseling People often think of faith as danger-free. Nothing can harm or frighten...

The glory of sons is their fathers. — Robert Lewis This is the final article in a three-part series on...