Darren Dickens Licensed Professional Counselor

08/05/2025

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FBCSharon.church/events

Let’s renew our relationships together—Relationship. Renewal. Revival.

08/04/2025

FBC Sharon will be hosting Renovate on August 15 & 16.

If you are interested in attending, follow the registration link below. Renovate challenges couples, whether you are married, engaged, or engaging with the idea of being engaged, to take what's good in your relationship and make it better. Enabling you with tools and resources to take what's better and make it best before the LORD.

Meeting times: Friday August 15 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm (supper is provided by the church) Saturday August 16 - 7:30am - 5:00pm (breakfast and lunch are provided by the church) Sunday August 17 - 10:00am worship service Event fee is $100.00 per couple, will be collected at the church when the event begins...

08/04/2025

Awesome weekend of Renovate with Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

07/29/2025

Excited to walk through Renovate with Mt. Horeb Baptist Church this Friday and Saturday.

07/11/2025

Upcoming opportunities to join us for the Renovate Marriage Revival. Further information and registration can be found at:

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Collins, MS August 1-3

FBC Sharon Laurel, MS August 15-17

05/31/2025

05/30/2025

Trust is the evidence of transparency. Transparency and trust are intrinsically linked. Transparency, meaning open and honest communication, is a foundation upon which trust is built. When individuals are transparent, they demonstrate a willingness to be open and accountable, which fosters trust and credibility. Conversely, a lack of transparency can erode trust and lead to negative perceptions creating anxiety, doubt, uncertainty, and even manipulation.

05/29/2025

You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorn bushes or figs from thistles? Matthew 7:16 LSB

The BRACE model consists of Boundaries, Reliability, Accountability, Confidence, and EVIDENCE. Evidence serves as the measure of trustworthiness, growth, maturity, and love. The fruit of the Spirit exemplifies this evidence, observable within and through us. In our relationships, we should practice, strive for, encourage, and acknowledge these qualities both within ourselves and in each other.

05/27/2025

Confidence is a positive trait characterized by self-assurance and belief in one's abilities, while arrogance is a negative trait marked by excessive self-importance and a belief in superiority. Confidence is rooted in a genuine sense of self-worth and is open to feedback, while arrogance is characterized by an inflated sense of self and a refusal to consider other perspectives.

05/26/2025

Thank you all who have served!

Confidence matures in service.

Serving others provides numerous benefits, including boosting mental health, reducing stress, increasing happiness, and fostering a sense of purpose. It also enhances social support, encourages a more active lifestyle, and can even improve self-esteem.

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 ESV

05/23/2025

Confidence and codependency represent opposite ends of a spectrum related to self-esteem and healthy relationships.

Melody Beattie, writes that codependency often stems from a lack of self-confidence and self-worth. Codependent individuals may base their sense of self-worth on external validation from others rather than internal self-assessment.
In her book "Codependent No More" Beattie recognizes consequences of poor self-confidence:
Low Self-Esteem: The need to seek validation from others to feel good about oneself.

Dependency on Others: Relying heavily on others for approval and prioritizing others' needs over your own.

Lack of Boundaries: Difficulty setting and maintaining healthy boundaries can lead to feelings of guilt or inadequacy.

Enabling Behaviors: In efforts to maintain relationships, we enable unhealthy habits and behaviors, creating feelings of low self-esteem and a sense of being responsible for others' well-being.

Self-Sacrifice: Codependents may sacrifice their own needs and desires in an attempt to please others or avoid conflict, which can lead to feelings of emptiness and low self-esteem.

Reclaiming self-confidence involves recognizing your worth, challenging negative thoughts, and taking steps to build a positive self-image. It's a journey of self-discovery, self-compassion, and embracing your own strengths.