We Are the Israelites

Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy Part 2 -Natalie Varonne- Have you ever heard someone compare their sins with the sins of major characters in the Bible? “At least I’m not as bad as David…murder and adultery!” or “My sexual sin is nothing like Rahab the prostitute!” I’ve heard people wonder aloud “How could the Israelites not have learned from everything God had done for them? They’re so ungrateful!” But are we not the same in our own … [Read more...]

The Holidays- The Best of Times and The Worst of Times

-Natalie Varrone- Holidays are a frequent topic in counseling. Holidays are a time when current and past issues come to the forefront of people’s lives. Family issues, grief and loss, life changes, and loneliness have an extra sting during this time of year. Comparing families and personal lives with other people becomes very frequent. Many people feel that they must live up to the hallmark movie standard of a perfect holiday season, which … [Read more...]