The Groves Christian Counseling Center

09/23/2025

08/29/2025

We were created for relationships. The people closest to us have the power to encourage us in Christ or pull us away. 💙

Ask yourself today:
✨ Do my relationships point me toward Jesus?
✨ Am I building others up in faith and love?

Healthy, Christ-centered relationships are vital for spiritual and mental health. 🙏

08/27/2025

God designed us as whole beings — spiritual, physical, and emotional. To live in His fullness, ask yourself:

1️⃣ Am I pursuing my relationship with Jesus? (John 15:5)
2️⃣ Am I honoring God with my body? (1 Cor. 6:19-20)
3️⃣ Am I stewarding joy in my life? (Phil. 4:4)

Wholeness comes when every part of us is surrendered to Him. 🌿

08/25/2025

God did not create us to carry our burdens in isolation. We are called to “carry each other’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2).

💬 If you’re struggling, reach out. Talk to a trusted friend, pastor, or counselor. Pray and lean into the support of others. Healing often begins when we let the light in.

You are not weak for asking for help — you are choosing life. 🙌

08/22/2025

🧠 Mental health is not just a trend.
For too long, people with anxiety have been told to “think positive,” those with depression to “just be happy,” and those with suicidal thoughts that it’s “only temporary.”

The truth? These struggles are real, they’ve always existed, and they deserve to be taken seriously.

💙 Let’s stop minimizing and start supporting.

08/20/2025

🌿 New Blog by Shaq Hardy: Why Mental Health Matters 🌿

For too long, conversations about mental health have been oversimplified — reduced to “just be happy” or “think positive.” But the truth is, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts are real struggles that many of us face, and they can’t be brushed aside.

This isn’t just another blog on mental health. It’s an invitation to pause and ask yourself:
👉 How am I really doing?
👉 Am I pursuing spiritual, physical, and emotional health?
👉 Do I have healthy relationships that point me closer to Jesus?

💬 Take a few minutes to read Shaq’s story and reflect on these questions. It might be the encouragement you need today.

The mental health pursuit that so many around the world are taking part in is not just a fad. For so long the idea of mental health has been boiled down to whether or not you’re crazy or sane. Peop…

08/15/2025

📚 Back to School? Just R.E.L.A.X. 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

As school routines ramp up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But instead of running on empty, let’s step into the season with peace and purpose. Here’s a reminder for parents and students alike:

🌿 R – Rest
Children need at least 9 hours of sleep to thrive. Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a biblical command.
📖 “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” – Psalm 4:8

💛 E – Emphasize Strengths
God created your child with unique gifts. Celebrate what they’re good at and speak life into them.
📖 “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” – Romans 12:6

🏃‍♂️ L – Look for Healthy Outlets
School can be stressful. Encourage activities like sports, journaling, music, or talking it out—healthy ways to cope.
📖 “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” – Proverbs 17:22

🌤 A – Axe the Bad Mood
Nature is powerful. A few minutes outside can reset the tone of the whole day.
📖 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” – Psalm 19:1

🙌 X – eXpect God to Show Up
We can’t control everything, but we can trust the One who does.
📖 “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

Parents, you've got this. And even more importantly—God’s got you.

08/13/2025

🎒📚 Happy First Day of School! ✏️🍎

Whether you're dropping off your kindergartener for the first time or sending your senior off to finish strong—today brings big emotions. Excitement, nervousness, maybe even a few tears (from kids and parents).

But here’s a truth you can carry with you into every hallway, carpool line, and goodbye hug:

📖 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

God walks with our children into every classroom and sits beside them at every desk. He is with the teachers, the administrators, and the parents who hold their breath as the door closes behind them.

🚌 So today, breathe deep. Trust big. Smile wide.
You’re not alone—and neither are your kids.

Praying over every heart, every pencil, and every backpack this morning. You've got this… and God's got you. 💛

08/11/2025

✨ Streamlining Your Morning Routine – Peace Over Panic ✨

Back-to-school mornings can feel like a whirlwind—missing shoes, forgotten lunches, meltdowns over mismatched socks... 😩 But what if we started our mornings with peace instead of panic?

📖 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33

When we begin our day with God at the center, everything else finds its place.

Here are a few ways to simplify your mornings and reclaim peace in your home:
☀️ Pack bags and prep clothes the night before
☀️ Start your morning with a short prayer or verse as a family
☀️ Keep breakfast simple and nutritious
☀️ Create a checklist your kids can follow independently
☀️ Give yourself margin—5 extra minutes can mean the world

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being present. Let grace lead your morning, not the clock. 🙏💛

💬 What’s one thing that helps your family have a smoother morning?

08/08/2025

📱 Post 3: When Peace Feels Missing
If you’re feeling anxious, panicked, restless, or hopeless—you are not alone. 💔
But maybe what’s missing isn’t a solution—it’s peace.

Not the world’s version.
Not “everything’s fine” peace.
God’s peace.

📖 “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” – John 14:23
Peace comes from relationship. From knowing you’re not walking through the storm alone.

Let God’s promises settle your soul today.
He is just.
He is loving.
And He has a plan.

08/06/2025

📱 Post 2: Coping or Avoiding?
Not every escape is peace.
Some of our favorite ways to “cope” can actually be ways to avoid what’s really going on inside.

🧳 That beach trip? 🎯 The golf course? 🍿 Another show to binge?
These things aren’t bad—but they can’t bring lasting peace.

False peace numbs. True peace heals.

📖 Jesus said, “The Holy Spirit... will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you.” – John 14:26
The Holy Spirit doesn’t distract us from our pain—He meets us in it.

Let’s stop settling for temporary relief and start leaning into the lasting peace that only God gives. 💛

08/04/2025

True Peace vs. False Peace
What kind of peace are you chasing?

The world teaches us that peace looks like no stress, no chaos, no discomfort. But Jesus offers something so much deeper.

📖 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27

True peace isn’t a fleeting feeling—it’s a lasting gift from God, available in every season. If you're trying to escape life’s chaos with distractions, hobbies, or numbing habits, you may be settling for false peace.

💡 Peace doesn’t mean the storm stops. It means you can be calm in the middle of it.