by Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC | Jun 6, 2022 | Pastoral Counseling
Family and spiritual life By Stephen Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC · Reviewed and updated October 2, 2026 · 8 min read A family disagreement can become spiritually disorienting. One sharp exchange turns into weeks of silence. Relatives recruit allies. Old wounds return,...
by Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC | Jun 6, 2022 | NuWELL
The human experience is wild and varied, but there’s one thing we’ve all struggled with: suffering. We all suffer, and as Christians, the most common avenue we seek is blaming God. Why would such a loving God allow so much suffering in the world? As Christians, we can...
by Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC | Jun 6, 2022 | NuWELL
When we think of warfare, we think of tanks, helicopters, and soldiers in their barracks; we see warfare as a physical threat. There is a different kind of war being waged around us, one that doesn’t involve guns and bombs but involves the very heart of humanity. Our...
by Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC | Jun 2, 2022 | Counseling
Marriage and communication By Stephen Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC · Reviewed and updated September 30, 2026 · 10 min read You need to decide where the holidays will be spent. Or whether to take the new job, how much to spend on the car, how to...
by Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC | Jun 2, 2022 | NuWELL
Just like a cake, communication can have many layers. Each layer of communication provides a deeper understanding of ourselves and our interactions with others. What are the five layers of the communication cake? The first layer is cliche. In this layer, there’s no...
