by Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC | Oct 29, 2026 | Pastoral Counseling
Spiritual manipulation in Christian dating By Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC · Reviewed October 29, 2026 · 10 min read The message sounds spiritual and serious: “God told me you are the person I will marry.” At first, it may feel flattering. Then the claim starts...
by Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC | Oct 28, 2026 | Pastoral Counseling
When siblings disagree about aging parent care By Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC · Reviewed October 28, 2026 · 10 min read Your sister says Mom is safe at home. Your brother wants assisted living now. You are handling appointments, groceries, and late-night calls...
by Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC | Oct 27, 2026 | Pastoral Counseling
Pastor broke confidentiality By Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC · Reviewed October 27, 2026 · 10 min read You told a pastor something private. Later, another person repeated a detail they could only have learned from that conversation. If your pastor broke...
by Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC | Oct 26, 2026 | Pastoral Counseling
Spiritual abuse in marriage By Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC · Reviewed October 26, 2026 · 10 min read The Bible is open on the table, but the conversation no longer feels like a shared search for truth. A verse is quoted to end the discussion. A question is...
by Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC | Oct 23, 2026 | Holistic Wellness Through Faith-Based Approaches, Pastoral Counseling
When to leave a church By Stephen A. Luther, MEd, MSEd, LPC · Reviewed and updated October 23, 2026 · 10 min read You sit through another Sunday with the same question: Am I being impatient, or is it time to go? You may love people in the congregation and still feel...
