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Are You an Unhealthy Caregiver?
If you work with people who are suffering, you will be affected by their pain. In fact, being affected by the pain of others is one of the qualities that make us good caregivers. If we were unaffected, we would not be motivated to help. This is the nature of compassion. We are moved to
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The Hard Questions of Suffering
Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II When we enter into seasons of suffering, it’s only natural that we begin to ask hard questions. Our minds and hearts are trying to make sense of pain and frustration, so we wonder things like, “Where is God? Why is it taking so long? Are His promises real? What will
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Juggling the Good Works
How do we know when we’re maxed out?
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Empathy vs. Sympathy
I have spent many hours in conversation with women, couples, and children who are struggling. It’s something I truly love to do, and I have learned that not everyone is wired to listen to the hurt that pervades every heart. But as believers, and thus ambassadors of Christ, we are all called to walk in
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Revelations from the Mall
My wonderful husband has given me a beautiful gift today…I am spending the evening alone at a hotel in order to think and pray and plan the next few months of my life. Quite honestly, I’ve been thinking about it nonstop all week, trying to figure out the best way to spend the 21 hours
Beth M. Broom 