From Anguish to Praise: Navigating Emotions in the Psalms

Psalm 13 and 109: How Long, O Lord? Wrestling with Delayed Answers and Deliverance from Distress “How long, O Lord?” is a question I am sure almost everybody has asked at some point in their lives. Maybe the question for you is: How long must I deal with this relational hurt? Have you ...

Read the Post

Emotions in Scripture: God’s Purposes for Your Emotions

How are you feeling?  Have you ever been asked this question? Maybe you have even asked yourself – What am I feeling? Why am I feeling this way? Why did I react that way? These can be tough questions to answer because we don’t always have the ability to name what we are feeling, much less why.  For ...

Read the Post

Emotion in Scripture: Philippians 4:7

An Important Message for a New Year! SureHope Counseling Center wants to wish you a very Happy New Year! We hope 2026 is a year of blessings for you and your family! Each year, SureHope Counseling & Training Center takes time to do a deep dive into a psychological and theological research ...

Read the Post

Worth the Wait!

SureHope Counseling & Training Center wants to wish you a very Merry Christmas!  We hope this is a wonderful time with friends and family, and a time of reflection that leads to a heart and mind filled with gratitude.  As 2025 comes to an end, we have been focusing on the topic of healing from ...

Read the Post

Preventing the Wound of Emotional Neglect

Parenting can be very rewarding but let’s be honest – it’s rarely easy.  Most parents really love their children and desire to do the best they can in raising them.  Even those who are blessed with good physical and mental health still face seasons of issues:  Financial stressors Work and ...

Read the Post

Grieving the Parents We Needed

Many people have heard of the concept of “filling your cup,” whether this refers to self-care, relationships, finding joy, etc. “My cup is full” is something people often say when they feel that all of their needs are met. Consider this example: a child, in different ways, will hold out their ...

Read the Post

Healing From Shame

“The ball is, as it were, in our court. God has invaded human history and reality. Jesus Christ has died on our behalf, is risen, and is now supervising events on earth toward an end that he will certainly bring to pass, to the glory of God. The issue now concerns what we will do.” - Dallas Willard, ...

Read the Post

The Family Wounds of Our Adopted Children

Imagine this scenario: You are moving away and will not be coming back. You have less than 10 minutes to pack 10 items or people to take with you. For example, ‘shoes’ do not count as 1 item. A singular ‘pair of shoes’ counts an item. Siblings or parents do not count as 1 person. You have to be ...

Read the Post

Copyright © 2026 SureHope Counseling and Training Center · Theme by 17th Avenue