Pain And Pleasure
Steve Arterburn David Sper writes in his book Designed for Desire, ‘The root of all sexual perversions and immorality begins with the desire to relieve one’s pain with pleasure.’ It’s natural for...
View ArticleExtending Forgiveness
Steve Arterburn Emotional pain never dies of natural causes. Old age doesn’t sap its strength. And you can’t bury it alive. If you try, it’ll kick and scream until you acknowledge it, feel it, and...
View ArticlePositive Pain
Steve Arterburn Sometimes forgiveness involves pain. When we confront people regarding betrayal, abandonment, abuse, deception, or other offenses, we’ll likely experience sorrow. We need to accept this...
View ArticleExpressing Grief
Steve Arterburn Grief is the process that helps you release your pain and losses to God. In your grief, you come to terms with your past and you find freedom to live in the reality of the present....
View ArticleJoshua
Steve Arterburn Have you ever experienced the frustration of knowing the truth but no one believed you? Joshua did’and he had to live with the consequences of this for almost forty years. Joshua was...
View ArticleWhy Do We Give?
One morning several years ago I woke up with a crick in my neck. That seemingly insignificant ache, however, became an excruciatingly painful year-long time of agony. The cervical disc that had...
View ArticleLetting Love In
“The supreme happiness of this life is the conviction that we are loved, loved for ourselves-say rather, loved in spite of ourselves.” Victor Hugo, Les Miserables One of the most beautiful descriptions...
View ArticleNew Life Live: March 17, 2011
Hosts: Steve Arterburn, Dr. Jill Hubbard, Milan Yerkovich Discussion Topics: Dating, grief, codependency, marriage, adult children. Caller Questions: 1. I am 13; how should I treat my dad’s new...
View ArticleLearning from Suffering
Now if we are children, then we are heirs–heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory - Romans 8:17 Learning from Suffering...
View ArticleWhat is the Antidote for Greed?
What is the Antidote for Greed? Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7 Are you as...
View ArticleRenoir and Matisse
Renoir and Matisse I can do everything through him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13 Renoir and Matisse were friends with a common bond; they loved color, beauty, and painting. Renoir,...
View ArticlePain And Pleasure
Steve Arterburn David Sper writes in his book Designed for Desire, ‘The root of all sexual perversions and immorality begins with the desire to relieve one’s pain with pleasure.’ It’s natural for...
View ArticleExtending Forgiveness
Steve Arterburn Emotional pain never dies of natural causes. Old age doesn’t sap its strength. And you can’t bury it alive. If you try, it’ll kick and scream until you acknowledge it, feel it, and...
View ArticleHealing Your Past and Future
Excerpted from “Healing Is A Choice” by Steve Arterburn Healing Your Past and Your Future “I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will...
View ArticleThe “Nubbies”
The “Nubbies” Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1 A psychologist friend recently told me about Cliff—a client he...
View Article“Am I Addicted to Pain Medication?”
“Am I Addicted to Pain Medication?” When I read this email, I knew I needed to answer it because this is something that could happen to anyone. When dealing with chronic pain, taking pain killers can...
View ArticleGrowing in Wisdom
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their...
View ArticleTransformed Grief
Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end. – Isaiah 60:20 In 1835 Abe Lincoln was a member of the...
View ArticleNew Life Live: February 13, 2015
Topics: Sexual Integrity, Physical Abuse, Dating, Fear, Divorce, Parenting Hosts: Steve Arterburn, Dr. Dave Stoop, Dr. Jill Hubbard Caller Questions: My husband has been unfaithful the whole 14yrs of...
View ArticleHow Can I Help my Husband Express Emotion?
Becky’s husband doesn’t show any emotions, even when he’s in pain. She wants to know how to develop emotional intimacy with him. Dr. Jill Hubbard offers some advice on understanding, and relating to,...
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