Author: Dr. Terry

Many of us are being pressed on all sides, however, we are not abandoned, and will not be destroyed if we will press into Jesus rather than handle things our own, unreliable way. As a counselor I listen to people discuss their struggles and how they have ultimately dealt with them.  When they sit with…

Have you ever bumped into somebody while at the grocery or in a social gathering that you had totally forgotten about?  If so, did that reunion cause you to, “remember when?” That sort of thing has happened in my own life lately and because it has happened more than once it caused me to wonder…

In marital counseling I find that oftentimes the source of a couple’s presenting problem stems from poor communication.  That basically means somebody is sending a verbal or non-verbal message while at the same time somebody else is receiving or listening to it. Many couples claim they are good communicators but it doesn’t take much time…

This past week my husband and I had lunch with some very dear friends to celebrate their 71st anniversary.  Yep, that figure is not a typo.  Many of us find it difficult to imagine that huge number because most marriages today don’t even last 7 let alone a single year. I have personally known this…

The scriptures say, “If you faint on the day of adversity, your strength is small.” (Proverbs 24:10)  Take some time to think about the last time you fainted.  Why did you faint and what did you do about it? Some of you are asking, “What does it look like to faint?  Glad you asked!  The…

On this very special day, many are expressing affections one to another in a number of ways…all in an effort to say, “I LOVE YOU”! When one gives or receives flowers, chocolate, a special card or an elaborate meal at a fine dining restaurant it has a positive effect on a day like Valentine’s Day….

News Release for next Sunday’s (February 17) Salisbury Post paper. Meet Salisbury’s newest local author, as she presents her recently published book, Character Blocks. Salisbury has been home for Dr. Terry Donelson for over 45 years.  Many local folks may remember her from those earlier years when she waited tables at both T&F and Richard’s…

Have your words ever taken you someplace that you didn’t want to go?  Have your words ever presented a snapshot of you that you wish you could delete and take over? Have your words ever created undue stress or injury to others? If you have said yes to any of those questions it may be…

Last Sunday the pastor made a comment that really got my attention.  And, I feel that his comment needs to be shared with everyone so here goes.  He said, “The problem with the church is that we have lost the Altar.  We have quit going there.” It is important to know the purpose of an…

A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike, says Proverbs 27:15.  I hear that quoted more often than not while doing marital counseling.  And, just to be clear it is not only men who make this statement but also women who understand that this scripture is speaking figuratively. Each…