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Beth Hastings
October 12, 2026
Christian Counseling

How Do I Forgive When It Still Hurts?

Beth Hastings
October 12, 2026
Christian Counseling
How Do I Forgive When It Still Hurts?

When someone sins against you, there is a real offense—a debt. Forgiveness is choosing to release that debt and entrust justice to God. It is not saying, “It didn’t matter.” It is saying, “It mattered—but I will not make you pay for it.”

Beth Hastings
October 1, 2026
Anxiety Treatment

Why Do I Wake Up Anxious? Finding Help for Morning Anxiety

Beth Hastings
October 1, 2026
Anxiety Treatment
Why Do I Wake Up Anxious? Finding Help for Morning Anxiety

Some people who struggle with anxiety, particularly those who experience generalized anxiety as an ongoing problem, feel their most intense anxiety upon first awakening.

Beth Hastings
September 14, 2026
Christian Counseling

God’s Answers to Prayer Are Not Always What We Expect

Beth Hastings
September 14, 2026
Christian Counseling
God’s Answers to Prayer Are Not Always What We Expect

I discovered that there is ample biblical precedent for God answering prayer differently from the way the person praying had hoped. Throughout Scripture, God sometimes says no, asks His people to wait, or answers in a way that is unexpected but ultimately wiser and better than what they had imagined.

Beth Hastings
August 30, 2026
Depression Treatment

When Anger Turns Inward: The Connection Between Bitterness and Depression

Beth Hastings
August 30, 2026
Depression Treatment
When Anger Turns Inward: The Connection Between Bitterness and Depression

Anger can gradually harden hearts and grow into resentment and bitterness. Over time, these emotions can affect our relationships, our physical well-being, our spiritual lives, and even contribute to depression.

Beth Hastings
August 1, 2026
Christian Counseling

How to Choose a Christian Counselor

Beth Hastings
August 1, 2026
Christian Counseling
How to Choose a Christian Counselor

Do you want to see a counselor but have no idea how to find the right one? This blog is intended to help you be prepared to ask prospective counselors about their theoretical orientation, their use of Scripture in counseling, and how Christ figures into the way they think about helping others.

Beth Hastings
August 1, 2026
Depression Treatment

Remembrance of God’s Greatness-Psalm 77

Beth Hastings
August 1, 2026
Depression Treatment
Remembrance of God’s Greatness-Psalm 77

While there are many Psalms that speak to Christians struggling with despondency, Psalm 77 is one that is especially rich in that it shows us how a distraught sufferer worked through his depression in prayer and came out on the other side renewed.    

Beth Hastings
July 13, 2026
Depression Treatment

Postpartum Depression: Not Just the Baby Blues

Beth Hastings
July 13, 2026
Depression Treatment
Postpartum Depression: Not Just the Baby Blues

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mood disorder that affects some women after the birth of a baby. While many new mothers experience temporary emotional ups and downs known as the "baby blues," postpartum depression is more severe, lasts longer, and can significantly impact a mother's ability to care for and enjoy her child.

Beth Hastings
July 5, 2026
Anxiety Treatment

How Anxiety Affects Sleep and How to Find Deeper Rest

Beth Hastings
July 5, 2026
Anxiety Treatment
How Anxiety Affects Sleep and How to Find Deeper Rest

Anxiety and sleep problems often go hand in hand. Many of my clients describe lying awake for hours replaying conversations, worrying about their children, finances, health concerns, work pressures, or uncertain situations. The result is often a frustrating cycle: anxiety disrupts sleep, and lack of sleep causes more anxiety.

Beth Hastings
June 18, 2026
Anxiety Treatment

Worry vs. Stress: Understanding the Difference and Finding Peace in Christ

Beth Hastings
June 18, 2026
Anxiety Treatment
Worry vs. Stress: Understanding the Difference and Finding Peace in Christ

While stress and worry are closely related but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference can help you identify what is happening in your heart and mind and help you find a healthier, more biblically-sound way forward.

 

Beth Hastings
June 18, 2026
Marriage Counseling

Four Practical Steps to Becoming a Great Listener

Beth Hastings
June 18, 2026
Marriage Counseling
Four Practical Steps to Becoming a Great Listener

Good listening is one of the greatest gifts you can give another person. It communicates love, respect, understanding, and value. It deepens intimacy, strengthens friendships, and builds healthier marriages.

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