Let us reason pastoral counseling

02/20/2026

A proper way to think. Philippians 1:6-8

02/19/2026

If you are courageous in light of your vulnerability,and truthful, then you will bring forth goodness out of potential.

02/14/2026

If you are uncertain about where you are going, and why that can make you chronically stressed.
The solution to this is to figure out what you want to do.

02/09/2026

An individual convinced against their will is of the same opinion still.

…”The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men…”
2Timothy 2:24

02/05/2026

The Be-Do-Have Principle,
often associated with personal development and success, argues that one should first "Be" (embody a state of mind/character), then "Do" (take actions consistent with that state), in order to "Have" (achieve desired results). This reverse order, compared to the conventional "have-do-be" mindset, emphasizes creating success from within.
Be (Mindset/Character): Focus on the person you need to be to achieve your goals (e.g., confident,, disciplined, loving).
Do (Action): Perform actions aligned with that mindset.
Have (Results): The outcomes that follow naturally from being and doing.
Key Principles of "Be-Do-Have":
It's a "Be-Do-Have" model, not a "Have-Do-Be" model: The traditional, often ineffective, approach is to wait for "having" something (e.g., money) before "being" who you want to be.
Living "As If": You act, feel, and think as if you have already achieved your desired goal.
Consistency: Your actions ("do") must be consistent with your inner state ("be").
Examples:
Success: Instead of "I'll be happy when I have success," you "be" successful (confident/proactive) in your mindset, "do" the work, and then "have" the success.
Parenting: Instead of "If I had more time, I'd be a better parent," you "be" a present parent now, which dictates doing actions like reducing hours.
Leadership: A leader must be responsible and confident to do the work needed to have a successful team.

01/21/2026

The Bible teaches us to honor those who are above us. Why is that? Well, for one thing it’s because we are going to become that person to some extent and so honoring them is honoring our future self.

01/20/2026

Good stuff.

01/19/2026

To believe that God is at work in every situation that you experience, even the suffering inflicted by others, is necessary to maintain your passion for life.

01/18/2026

“He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.”
‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭

01/16/2026

01/12/2026

The path of righteousness leads through the valley of death.

01/06/2026

Learning to accept your humble lot in life is not a shame; it’s virtuous.