Celebrating the Joy of Christmas

Celebrating the Joy of Christmas

by | Dec 22, 2023 | NuWELL

Introduction: Christmas is a time of wonder, a season that sparkles with joy and goodwill. Amidst the festive lights and merry songs, there’s a unique warmth that envelops us, reminding us of the beauty and hope that life holds. This season, let’s embrace...
The Pastor as the Patient

The Pastor as the Patient

by | Nov 10, 2023 | Pastoral Counseling

Nurturing the Shepherds of Faith   In the ever-evolving landscape of pastoral counseling, the importance of providing support to pastors as patients cannot be overstated. Pastors, who are the spiritual shepherds guiding their flocks, also need a guiding hand from...
Weathering The Winter Blues

Weathering The Winter Blues

by | Nov 6, 2023 | Counseling

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as the “winter blues,” is more than just a fleeting feeling of sadness. For many, the transition from sunny summer days to the colder, darker months of fall and winter can result in a significant...
Masks Go Beyond Halloween

Masks Go Beyond Halloween

by | Oct 31, 2023 | Counseling

Halloween – a time of year when the world delights in tales of ghouls, ghosts, and goblins. Streets are adorned with carved pumpkins, haunted house decorations, and children dress in costumes ranging from the adorable to the terrifying. It’s an occasion filled...
NuWell Surpasses “Big Box” Providers

NuWell Surpasses “Big Box” Providers

by | Aug 19, 2023 | NuWELL

The Power of Personalized Online Christian Therapy: NuWell Surpasses “Big Box” Providers In today’s digital age, the demand for online therapeutic services has skyrocketed. Among the many options available, online Christian therapy has emerged as a powerful tool...
Christian Coaching for Women

Christian Coaching for Women

by | Aug 14, 2023 | NuWELL

Hello and welcome! Every journey starts with a single step and by being here, you’ve already taken that initial stride towards transformation. I’m Kathy, and my mission is to guide women through the storms of life, leading them to a successful and vibrant...
I Have SAD?

I Have SAD?

by | Mar 14, 2023 | NuWELL

WHAT IS SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter months when daylight hours are shorter. It is also known as winter depression, winter blues, or seasonal depression. Some symptoms of SAD can...
What to Say to Someone Grieving

What to Say to Someone Grieving

by | Feb 23, 2023 | NuWELL

Grief is a complex and deeply personal experience that affects each person differently. When someone you know is grieving, it can be difficult to know what to say or do to help them. Here are some guidelines on what to say to someone grieving: Offer Your Sympathy The...
When Should I See A Therapist?

When Should I See A Therapist?

by | Feb 23, 2023 | NuWELL

Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet seeking help for mental health issues is often stigmatized and viewed as a sign of weakness. The truth is that everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. The decision to seek therapy is a...
Splankna

Splankna

by | Feb 23, 2023 | NuWELL

Splankna is a form of energy psychology that combines Christian beliefs and principles with traditional Chinese medicine, neuroscience, and other modalities to promote healing and spiritual growth. The word “splankna” comes from the Greek word used in the...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

by | Feb 23, 2023 | NuWELL

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been proven effective for a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. CBT is based on...
Coping as a Christian: Anger

Coping as a Christian: Anger

by | Jan 24, 2023 | NuWELL

We all have a capacity for anger, and anger isn’t always a bad thing. God created our emotions, and anger certainly has righteous reasons for flaring up. All of us experience anger whenever we see cruelty, injustice, or similar transgressions, and anger can be...
What is a Christian Life Coach?

What is a Christian Life Coach?

by | Jan 24, 2023 | NuWELL

What is a Christian Life Coach? This profession is relatively new, but it has its roots in traditional life coaching. What is a life coach? Life coaches are professionals who guide a person toward a specific goal in life that the person wants to reach. Typically,...
Coping as a Christian: Divorce

Coping as a Christian: Divorce

by | Jan 23, 2023 | NuWELL

We all marry for love. We marry for the dreams we envision together and the experiences we will have with our spouses, but sometimes, those dreams and that love can come crashing down around us. Divorce is a scary and often touchy subject for those in the Christian...
Making Godly Decisions

Making Godly Decisions

by | Jan 23, 2023 | NuWELL

We’re faced with hundreds of decisions on a day-to-day basis. Many decisions we make are unconscious ones, but occasionally, we have a moment of the calm before the storm. It is in these moments that we can take a second to consider how to decide on something in...
New Year Resolutions for Christians

New Year Resolutions for Christians

by | Jan 23, 2023 | NuWELL

Making a New Year’s resolution is a practice dating back to ancient times. There’s no magic event that happens the night of December 31st or the day of January 1st, but making a New Year’s resolution gives us the refreshing feeling of a new start...
Just One Hour is Worth It!

Just One Hour is Worth It!

by | Dec 19, 2022 | NuWELL

Online Christian Counseling has become almost commonplace in the modern era, at least throughout the developed world. As online Christian Counseling has become run-of-the-mill, the one- hour-per-week therapy session has become standard along with it. Given the...
How Tech Leads Christians Astray

How Tech Leads Christians Astray

by | Dec 16, 2022 | NuWELL

Technology has come a long way since the days of Jesus. While these brilliant innovations have led to many marvelous endeavors by Christians, they’ve also led to many downfalls for Christians. While we’re now able to travel the world and preach the Gospel...
How to Help Your Teen Embrace Christmas

How to Help Your Teen Embrace Christmas

by | Dec 16, 2022 | NuWELL

Keeping the Christ in Christmas seems to get harder as we get older. As we get older, we become more selfish and busy; keeping our faith becomes a very real challenge as the weight of the world and the stressors of life threaten to pull us further from God. Nowhere is...
The Importance of Going to Church

The Importance of Going to Church

by | Dec 13, 2022 | NuWELL

Times have changed, and church attendance in our nation has fallen to record-low numbers. Even practicing Christians admit to rarely taking part in their church community. As Christians, it’s important to understand why we need the church. There are several...
Feeling Guilty for Self-Care

Feeling Guilty for Self-Care

by | Dec 12, 2022 | NuWELL

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:1; KJV   When was the last time you did something to pamper yourself? When was the last time you took a sabbatical...
Coping with Mental Illness

Coping with Mental Illness

by | Dec 12, 2022 | NuWELL

Like most people, the pandemic took a toll on many. People from all around the world were challenged to evaluate their mental and emotional endurance during COVID-19. They had discovered that they were experiencing mental illness. In their discovery, they understood...
Tips for a New Christian Marriage

Tips for a New Christian Marriage

by | Dec 9, 2022 | NuWELL

Marriage is one of the greatest gifts God has ever bestowed upon humanity; marriage is also one of the hardest challenges Christians will ever face. We can never anticipate every obstacle our marriage will face, but having a few helpful tips can help any fresh...
What is the Meaning of Christmas?

What is the Meaning of Christmas?

by | Dec 9, 2022 | NuWELL

Christmas is a special time of year for Christians. The holiday season is a time for spiritual reflection, growth, and celebration. As Christians, we celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Like the bears hibernating for the winter, we take this special time of...
Winning a Spiritual War

Winning a Spiritual War

by | Dec 8, 2022 | NuWELL

Most of the time, when we hear the term “spiritual warfare,” it’s usually in a movie or a show. With how sensationalized the term has become, it can be hard for Christians to determine if spiritual warfare is even real. However, spiritual warfare is...
Finding Faith During Christmas

Finding Faith During Christmas

by | Dec 8, 2022 | NuWELL

The Christmas season is a time of celebration. For some, it’s the celebration of family and presents. For Christians, the Christmas season is about the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let’s be clear; it’s not that Christians can’t celebrate...
Christmastime & Mental Health

Christmastime & Mental Health

by | Dec 7, 2022 | NuWELL

Shopping is rampant, decorations are abundant, and Santa will once again somehow manage to slide down your chimney; it’s Christmas time. That time of the year when the world seems a little brighter and people are a little nicer, but it can also be a troublesome...
Exercise Mental Self-Control

Exercise Mental Self-Control

by | Dec 5, 2022 | NuWELL

“Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to...
Hiding Behind “Blessed”

Hiding Behind “Blessed”

by | Dec 5, 2022 | NuWELL

Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb: Genesis 49:25 KJV   Blessed has reached such heights...
Benefits of Online Christian Counseling

Benefits of Online Christian Counseling

by | Dec 2, 2022 | NuWELL

NuWell is an online platform that provides faith-based counseling services to Christians nationwide. One question we often receive is, “what’s so great about online therapy?” Online therapy has many benefits, especially for Christians seeking mental health counseling...
Handling Holiday Conflict

Handling Holiday Conflict

by | Nov 23, 2022 | NuWELL

The holidays are a time of family, thanksgiving, and conflict. We all have that one family member who makes holiday gatherings awkward with the things they say or do. In these times, turning ourselves over to anger or spitefulness can be easy. As Christians, we must...
Demonic Activity or Mental Illness?

Demonic Activity or Mental Illness?

by | Nov 21, 2022 | NuWELL

Is someone struggling with a mental illness, or have they fallen victim to demonic possession? What’s the difference between the two? This is a sometimes blurry line that Christians of many different denominations struggle to understand. Indeed, for centuries...
Biblical Wisdom for Anger Issues

Biblical Wisdom for Anger Issues

by | Nov 18, 2022 | NuWELL

Anger is an everyday emotion that we all struggle with. Maybe somebody cut you off in traffic, or perhaps someone said a rude comment about you online. Whatever the cause, our anger can take many shapes and forms; when not expressed healthily, it can cause devastating...
Grieving As a Christian

Grieving As a Christian

by | Nov 18, 2022 | NuWELL

Grief is inevitable in the life of every Christian. The mourning process is slow and painful, but Christians never have to experience it alone. Relying on God can help you move through the grieving process and allow you to grow closer to Him. As Christians...
Christians & SAD

Christians & SAD

by | Nov 17, 2022 | NuWELL

The winter season is a time for family, football, and seasonal depression. Many Christians suffer from what is known as SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD is a pattern of significant depressive episodes that appear during a seasonal change and then disappear in...
Pastor Burnout

Pastor Burnout

by | Nov 14, 2022 | NuWELL

The Covid pandemic caused an influx of stress for pastors across the country. So much so, in fact, that 38% have even considered leaving ministry altogether. What is pastor burnout, and why has it become so common? The answers to those questions are a complex...
Ministry and Addiction

Ministry and Addiction

by | Nov 14, 2022 | NuWELL

Pastors and addicted congregants have a historically rocky relationship. On the one hand, a general lack of knowledge and understanding has led the relationship to be more problematic than beneficial. On the other hand, there’s great potential for educated pastors to...
Pastoral Stress Management

Pastoral Stress Management

by | Nov 14, 2022 | NuWELL

Stress is “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” Pastors understand the concept of stress very well, though often in a different light than those not of the clergy. Pastoral stress is a unique...
Pastors & Pornography

Pastors & Pornography

by | Nov 7, 2022 | NuWELL

Pornography addiction is deeply rooted in the general population. It’s not surprising, then, that pornography addiction has made its way into the church. Pastors, like everyone else, can struggle with sin. How many pastors come forward about their struggles? Why do...
Christian Tips for Thanksgiving

Christian Tips for Thanksgiving

by | Nov 7, 2022 | NuWELL

Thanksgiving is a holiday about food, family, and football for many around the country, but what can it mean to Christians? How can Christians observe Thanksgiving in a way that glorifies God and helps us become better people? Thanksgiving has a much deeper meaning to...
Why Pastors Refuse Counseling

Why Pastors Refuse Counseling

by | Nov 7, 2022 | NuWELL

People often assume that being a pastor or faith leader is a piece of cake. You only work one day a week, give a few good speeches, and pull all your source material from one big book. The reality is; unfortunately, pastors and faith leaders carry an invisible...
Being a Kid is Tough

Being a Kid is Tough

by | Aug 31, 2022 | NuWELL

Girls:   Kim Kardashian in glitz and glam, trying the next chemical peel. Botox shots and lip fillers because everybody “needs” enhancements, or they won’t be pretty enough. Rich people are talking about how oppressed they are. Women’s rights are plastered on kids’...
Kid Frenzy

Kid Frenzy

by | Aug 31, 2022 | NuWELL

Mom:   A few kids hang from the rafters while others watch the latest trance-setting TV show. Hair in a messy bun. Clothes with mustard stains. Cereal and crusty milk stuck to the forehead. Dogs are barking, and cats are scratching up the couch. Suzie and Bart are...
Handling Stress as a Christian

Handling Stress as a Christian

by | Aug 31, 2022 | NuWELL

After Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, sin was brought into the world. All our trials and tribulations originate from humankind creating a fallen world from God’s perfect creation. Nobody can say they’re genuinely stress-free, but how can Christians...
Keeping Your Faith in College

Keeping Your Faith in College

by | Aug 23, 2022 | NuWELL

As teenagers become college freshmen, they’re introduced to an entirely new world. Their fellow classmates share different priorities and different worldviews and faith; some have no faith at all. A seemingly growing trend among college students, particularly...
Back to School

Back to School

by | Aug 19, 2022 | NuWELL

It’s that time of year again! A new school year means new challenges for kids and parents alike, particularly for Christian kids and parents! It can be worrying that the faith in God we’ve tried to cultivate in our kids might be shaken from going to school in a fallen...
Addiction & Christians

Addiction & Christians

by | Aug 16, 2022 | NuWELL

Addiction can seemingly come out of nowhere in the life of a Christian. Often, it stems from a state of crisis. We may turn to alcohol or drugs, or pornography to distract ourselves and numb the pain we feel. What is it about the pain that makes Christians such an...
For Christians Struggling Mentally

For Christians Struggling Mentally

by | Aug 12, 2022 | NuWELL

Christians sometimes have a difficult time acknowledging mental illness. While they’ve got no issues accepting physical illness, there’s a stigma against mental health in the church. Since the Fall of Adam and Eve, humanity has lived in a broken world. From that world...
9 Tips for Biblical Parenting

9 Tips for Biblical Parenting

by | Aug 11, 2022 | NuWELL

What are the qualities of a godly parent? Is there anything in Scripture that talks about parenting? There are many answers to these questions, but we’re overthinking it! Building your family on biblical principles merely mirrors how God parents us!    Get Right....
Bringing Up Therapy with Your Teen

Bringing Up Therapy with Your Teen

by | Aug 11, 2022 | NuWELL

As a parent or guardian, you want to do what’s best for your child. The teenage years are a critical developmental time in a child’s life; they’re experiencing new emotions and mental stimulation that could lead them to make some wild decisions or even dangerous ones....
Acknowledging Teen Mental Health

Acknowledging Teen Mental Health

by | Aug 6, 2022 | NuWELL

Let’s get one thing out in the open: Christian teenagers will struggle with depression or anxiety in one way or another; it’s common. They might feel completely alone as they tackle these new waves of emotional sensation and believe they’re the only ones experiencing...
Raising a Teenager

Raising a Teenager

by | Aug 3, 2022 | NuWELL

Raising a godly teenager in this ungodly world can be challenging. You might think they deal with temptations far beyond what you had to deal with at their age, but evil is still evil. With technology and society moving forwards and backward, it can be difficult to...
First Thing

First Thing

by | Aug 1, 2022 | NuWELL

In the morning when you wake up, what is the first thing you do?    For me, I would say half the time, I stretch and reach out to God. The other half of the time, I stretch and reach for my phone.   On the days I reach out to God first, I start my day with...
Mental Gym

Mental Gym

by | Jul 20, 2022 | NuWELL

  Grunts… Raahhhhs… Ooooos… A country music mixup with a new age beat. The traditional background music at the gym.    People looking to show off their newest workout gear, swole biceps from pumping that iron, strutting down the gym runway to shake it as...
No Gain Without Pain

No Gain Without Pain

by | Jul 20, 2022 | NuWELL

I like to work out at least four days per week. Actually, this habit only started about 7 years ago when I was in the heat of depression. The only reason I started to work out was that a friend of mine, who I used to clean houses with, inspired me. She encouraged me...
A Puppy Tale

A Puppy Tale

by | Jul 20, 2022 | NuWELL

Going back to the previous blog, we were discussing my late Chocolate Labrador Retriever Bee. About three months before Bee passed, I saw a vinyl sign placed high on a fence next to a farm field. It had all these little chocolate lab puppies on it along with a “For...
Bee…a Dog

Bee…a Dog

by | Jul 20, 2022 | NuWELL

Who doesn’t love puppies?    Puppies are the epitome of joy. They are cute, fluffy, funny, awkward… even when they are bad, they are cute. They chew up the most expensive pair of shoes we have, sometimes the wall or the trim on the wall. Still, they are loved...
The Forest Through the Trees

The Forest Through the Trees

by | Jul 14, 2022 | NuWELL

My backyard is a forest. Well, I should say the people behind my house have a forest– my yard just happens to meet on the verge of it. Thus, I get to enjoy the fruit of beauty without having to plant the seeds of the effort of maintenance. Over the spring, summer, and...
Love is in the Air

Love is in the Air

by | Jul 14, 2022 | NuWELL

Have you ever been “in love?” Do you know that feeling? Some have called it butterflies (i.e., anxiety), others describe it as blindness to reality (i.e., rose-colored glasses). A feeling like our whole world is consumed by that one person– forgetting what lies before...
From Surviving to Thriving

From Surviving to Thriving

by | Jul 13, 2022 | NuWELL

Survival. It’s a word that denotes a victory in the face of difficult odds. Surviving requires strength. It takes effort and focuses to survive. If and when we survive circumstances, were said to have overcome them. Surviving means having beaten death itself. Our...
The Spider Web Philosophy

The Spider Web Philosophy

by | Jul 13, 2022 | NuWELL

Have you ever really looked at a spider web?   We’ve all seen them, strung up between bushes in the yard, or maybe in the corner of the basement, dangling from the rafters. Maybe you’ve gotten an unintentional close-up look as you walked through one on a wooded...
Take it to God

Take it to God

by | Jul 13, 2022 | NuWELL

“My husband has little to no interest in being intimate with me although I believe he loves me very much. How do I handle this? Do I ask him point blank what the issue is (although I’m afraid of the answer) or do I take my concern to God in prayer and...
Conquer Fear and Find Purpose

Conquer Fear and Find Purpose

by | Jul 13, 2022 | NuWELL

Every one of us has internally questioned the reason(s) we exist, why we are here, or what we were uniquely created for. Many people seek the advice of friends and family in their search for answers. We use assessment tools like Meyers Briggs or DiSC to tell us things...
Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

by | Jul 12, 2022 | NuWELL

Most of us, if not all, are familiar with the notion that God gave us two ears and one mouth because He wanted us to spend twice as much time listening as we do talking. Embracing that idea is indeed a good place to start in our efforts to be more effective in our...
Role vs. Identity

Role vs. Identity

by | Jul 12, 2022 | NuWELL

As a relationship educator and student of human nature, I have read, spoken, and written about the comparative significance between our roles and our identities in numerous formats and spaces. It is a distinction I think we must all be reminded of with a fair amount...
Shop Until You Drop

Shop Until You Drop

by | Jul 12, 2022 | NuWELL

Does anyone else like to shop? I love to shop. Most of all, I love to shop for clothes, shoes, and aesthetically pleasing “things.” Things to make my life more convenient or pleasant. I like having a cozy home environment– one that is hospitable and warm. This means I...
The Case of the Grocery Cart

The Case of the Grocery Cart

by | Jul 12, 2022 | NuWELL

The indelible grocery cart… When you leave the store with $300 worth of groceries (that you went in with the intention of buying one thing), do you put the cart back where it belongs? Or do you contribute to the parking lot chaos and unavailability of carts for the...
Let Freedom Ring

Let Freedom Ring

by | Jul 11, 2022 | NuWELL

I can’t help but think about the word, “Independence,” after we just celebrated the 4th of July weekend. What comes to mind is the thought of independence from the yoke of slavery. Independence can be considered as a collective, or as an individual. Considering the...
Christology

Christology

by | Jul 7, 2022 | NuWELL

Who is Jesus Christ?     Jesus Christ, the second member of the trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), is the Savior of the world- the one and only begotten Son of God.  He descended from His exalted position on high to come in the form of a man, a servant, to...
Evil and Angelology

Evil and Angelology

by | Jul 7, 2022 | NuWELL

Considerations in Prayer.   All prayer, regardless of whether it is verbally articulated or spoken within the confines of one’s heart, must be sincere. Methods and formulas of prayer are not necessarily right or wrong in and of themselves, but the condition of one’s...
Answers in Creation and Providence

Answers in Creation and Providence

by | Jul 7, 2022 | NuWELL

What are our current understanding of creation and the Holy Trinity’s role in it?    God spoke into being all creation out of nothing. Nothing existed apart from God prior to the account of creation (Psalm 90:2). All things He created were good; however, due to the...
Answers in Theology

Answers in Theology

by | Jul 7, 2022 | NuWELL

The Immanence of God.   The immanence of God can be understood to suggest that God is present and active within/wholly through His creation. He is fully present everywhere at all times but is not subject to the boundaries of space or time. God is not subject to that...
Clarity and Sufficiency

Clarity and Sufficiency

by | Jul 7, 2022 | NuWELL

As stated in our last post, we often hear theologians use “BIG” words that can seem unintelligible to most of us. This is why we seek to clarify terms… we wish to help you better understand the Scriptures and thereby work on our mental health dilemmas through the...
Revelations: General vs. Special

Revelations: General vs. Special

by | Jul 7, 2022 | NuWELL

What does “revelation” mean? What are the different ways in which the Lord has revealed Himself to us? Has He revealed Himself in greater ways to Christians than to non-Christians? Great questions…   Revelation refers to the actions of God by which He reveals the...
Doctrines: Major vs. Minor

Doctrines: Major vs. Minor

by | Jul 7, 2022 | NuWELL

As Wayne Grudem states, “A doctrine is what the whole Bible teaches us today about some particular topic.” A major doctrine has a great impact on how we live our Christian lives, whereas a minor doctrine has little impact. How we depict these will impact how we live,...
Assumptions vs. Presumptions

Assumptions vs. Presumptions

by | Jul 7, 2022 | NuWELL

In studying theology, we must initially consider what our assumptions are, and what our presuppositions are concerning our faith. This awareness or the act of being awake to our own beliefs (prior to the study) will help us to understand our biases and therefore lead...
Why Study Systematic Theology?

Why Study Systematic Theology?

by | Jul 6, 2022 | NuWELL

As observed in the introduction to these studies on theology, it is important to have a heart fully captured by God, which stimulates the desire to study Scripture, or His inerrant Word (without error, infallible), to get to know and love Him personally, and to better...
Tech Tips for Christian Parents

Tech Tips for Christian Parents

by | Jun 29, 2022 | NuWELL

In this era of new technology and media, one of the hardest decisions Christian parents have to make is how much of an influence these worldly actors have on their children. Some Christian parents may already have a strong conviction on this issue, and others might be...
A Little About Teens and Faith

A Little About Teens and Faith

by | Jun 24, 2022 | NuWELL

Christian teenagers face massive barriers to their growing faith in this godless world. While growing mentally, emotionally, and physically can be distracting when their spiritual growth takes the backburner. God calls us to raise our children according to His Word...
Christian Counseling and Teens

Christian Counseling and Teens

by | Jun 23, 2022 | NuWELL

Mental health is equally important as spiritual health, and many teens struggle with both. Research has shown that approximately 20% of teens struggle with their mental health; depression, anxiety, or an eating disorder are just a few of the troubles teens could...
Teens and Mental Health Struggles

Teens and Mental Health Struggles

by | Jun 21, 2022 | NuWELL

As parents, we desire the best for our children. However, as they grow older and become more exposed to the world through social media and their friends, struggles with their mental health could arise. We often notice when our teens are struggling emotionally, but we...
Learning with Loss and Grief

Learning with Loss and Grief

by | Jun 20, 2022 | NuWELL

As Christians, we know that death isn’t absolute. Thanks to Jesus, we understand that death is only a means to an end; life everlasting in Heaven. Despite this, losing a loved one is a catastrophic roller coaster of emotions and can be difficult to navigate on...
Mental Health Benefits and the Church

Mental Health Benefits and the Church

by | Jun 16, 2022 | NuWELL

“I already feel bad about myself, and the church will make me feel worse!” This is a sentiment echoed by many non-believers and Christians alike. The stigma that the church is full of self-righteous moralists is shocking to some and a fact of life for...
Recognizing Spiritual Abuse

Recognizing Spiritual Abuse

by | Jun 15, 2022 | NuWELL

Spiritual abuse is a real and damaging problem plaguing the church today. Church leaders and congregants utilize coercive methods and controlling behaviors in systemic patterns to make someone do something, think a certain way, or feel a certain way. Spiritual abuse...
Combating Porn Addiction

Combating Porn Addiction

by | Jun 13, 2022 | NuWELL

Pornography is one of the most significant struggles facing the modern Christian. Modern technology has made it possible for pornography and sexual immorality to be at the forefront of our daily lives, causing some of us to fall into darkness and spiral into...
What Does it Cost?

What Does it Cost?

by | Jun 9, 2022 | NuWELL

Frequently, the first question people ask about our counseling services is, “what does it cost?”  What this tells us is that this customer sees our service as a commodity.  A commodity is typically something like corn or grain or gas where there is a large supply that...
Values of Christian Leadership

Values of Christian Leadership

by | Jun 7, 2022 | NuWELL

As Christians, we are called by God to be leaders through Scripture. Through the Bible, Jesus instructs us that we are not to be overlords or oppressive like the gentile leaders of old but to be leaders in service to others. How can we do that? They say with great...
Freedom Ain’t Free

Freedom Ain’t Free

by | Jun 6, 2022 | NuWELL

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s...
God isn’t Saying No

God isn’t Saying No

by | Jun 6, 2022 | NuWELL

God isn’t saying no, just not yet. Or not that one. Sometimes no stands for the next option but we’re still stuck on the past and what didn’t work so he can’t do the new thing or release the blessing he has for you into that dead situation or spirit...
We’re Almost There

We’re Almost There

by | Jun 6, 2022 | NuWELL

Because the Kingdom of Heaven is upon us. Whether we get with it or choose not to, it’s coming and nothing will stop it. So he’s presenting us with opposing views. Working for him, or man. Are we good with Heavenly rewards or is that Tesla and that...
Temptation

Temptation

by | Jun 6, 2022 | NuWELL

In Chapter 4 of the Book of Luke, right before Christ started his ministry, we see he was LED by the Spirit into the wilderness to be TEMPTED by the Devil for 40 days. Our faith starts to fall apart after one day. Watch how Satan tries to get Christ to move off his...
Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet?

by | Jun 6, 2022 | NuWELL

In this season of delays, distractions, and diversions, many of us are proverbially asking God: “Are we there yet?” And God is asking, are we there yet. In other words, He is saying it’s not the DESTINATION or the THERE that matters but the LOCATION or the WHERE...
Satan is Attacking the Family

Satan is Attacking the Family

by | Jun 6, 2022 | NuWELL

He’s attacking with a Spirit of Division. Through the demonic spirit of cooperation. This is revelation knowledge. What the Lord has for me to share with his family deals with the fact that we have to heighten our understanding and reframe our perspective around...
Why God Allows Suffering

Why God Allows Suffering

by | 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...
Christians and Spiritual Warfare

Christians and Spiritual Warfare

by | 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...
Conflict Resolution in Marriage

Conflict Resolution in Marriage

by | Jun 2, 2022 | NuWELL

In a marriage, conflict is inevitable. In these times, it’s easy to resort to toxic behavior that can harm our relationship and our spouse. It’s essential to learn and maintain conflict resolution skills that seek a win/win solution to the tribulation your...
The Layers of Communication

The Layers of Communication

by | 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...
The Features of Communication

The Features of Communication

by | Jun 2, 2022 | NuWELL

Communication is more than it appears. Below the surface, there are features that provide us a deeper understanding of a dialogue and can help us mature in our relationships as we mature in our communications.  The first feature of communication is meaning. We live in...
The Six Types of Communicators

The Six Types of Communicators

by | Jun 2, 2022 | NuWELL

We’re all different. We all have different personalities and perspectives of the world that lead us to communicate in different ways. We are also creatures of habit, and we all fall in line somewhere. Where might we fall in line when figuring out what type of...
What is Communication?

What is Communication?

by | Jun 2, 2022 | NuWELL

Communication is a word we often see tossed around, but what does it mean? What does it all boil down to? Understanding communication helps us to understand and better our relationships.    Communication is a dialogue. It’s an exchange of information. We should...
The True Value of Relationships

The True Value of Relationships

by | May 19, 2022 | NuWELL

An average financial advisor or investment professional might tell you that your greatest asset is your home.  A better-than-average one would likely tell you that your ability to work and generate revenues or your intellectual property and acumen are your most...
Keys to Thrive, Part 2

Keys to Thrive, Part 2

by | May 19, 2022 | NuWELL

God has given us everything we need to live a godly life (I Peter 1:3) and offers us abundant life (John 10:10). It is our desire to equip you with the keys to unlock this potential and THRIVE in life: Integration – “For the word of God is living and active, sharper...
Keys to Thrive, Part 1

Keys to Thrive, Part 1

by | May 16, 2022 | NuWELL

God has given us everything we need to live a godly life (I Peter 1:3) and offers us abundant life (John 10:10). It is our desire to equip you with the keys to unlock this potential and THRIVE in life: Togetherness – “That which we have seen and heard we...
Pros & Cons of Online Therapy

Pros & Cons of Online Therapy

by | May 15, 2022 | NuWELL

Intro Modern medicine meets modern technology with online therapy! While online therapy is a valid option for many struggling with their mental health, just like everything there are pros and cons to it. So what is online therapy? Basically, it’s a way to receive...
Reconciling Religion & Therapy

Reconciling Religion & Therapy

by | Aug 18, 2021 | NuWELL

Serious practitioners of faith that believe in the healing power of God may find it difficult to see the value in therapy. They may be skeptical of the counselors, have a stigma in their community regarding mental illness and therapy, or even be told they can’t see a...