by Julie Hotalen | Nov 25, 2022 | Counselor's Corner
They suck me in every year. The small town, snow falling, boy-meets-girl to save the day movies – you know the ones I’m talking about. It might be a bit of a stretch for me to imagine myself in such a setting when it’s currently 97 degrees in Central Florida, but...
by Julie Hotalen | Apr 23, 2022 | Christian Life, Counselor's Corner
The word “judgment” rarely conjures up good feelings. We’ve all been in situations where we felt unfairly judged; likewise, we’ve all made false judgments of others. Romans 14 is packed with wisdom on this subject, and Paul gives practical, concrete examples for how...
by Julie Hotalen | Jan 2, 2021 | Counseling
Most of us don’t think twice about going to the doctor for an annual check-up, and many dental insurances cover two cleanings a year. This is all considered preventative medicine. But when it comes to investing in our mental health, many people hesitate. They may...
by Julie Hotalen | Sep 25, 2020 | Counseling
It’s 7:45p after a long day at home with three kids. I am far more ready for bedtime than they are, and at this point I don’t even care if their teeth are brushed or not. Solitude seems to live in a galaxy far away, and I can hear the baby crying from her room in...
by Julie Hotalen | Mar 2, 2022 | Christian Life
As Christians, we want to be exempt from the worries of this world, but we’re just not. our children still get cancer, our spouses still cheat, our homes get broken into, our cars break down, our bosses fire us, and our bills don’t get paid. We are broken, and we live...
