Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II During the holiday season, Christians are sometimes expected to be especially joyful. After all, we are celebrating the coming of our Savior. But for so many, the holidays are painful reminders of loss, trauma, and disaster. Even memories from … Read More
Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II Everyone needs hope in order to keep going when life becomes overwhelming, but hope can be very elusive. And without hope, our suffering can lead to despair and apathy. Praise God that as believers in Jesus, we never have … Read More
Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II When we enter into seasons of suffering, it’s only natural that we begin to ask hard questions. Our minds and hearts are trying to make sense of pain and frustration, so we wonder things like, “Where is God? Why … Read More
“My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me.” Psalm 55:4-5 Psalm 55 is a passage I use frequently when counseling those who have experienced deep loss and … Read More
