Terry Donelson – author, counselor, teacher

Before answering “yes” or “no” to that question take a look at the definition of peace.  According to the web it means order, structure, decree, poise, organize, equilibrium or balance.  Peace in Hebrew is “Shalom” which means tranquility, calm, whole, or harmony. Take a look at some word pictures that should help you to visualize…

What makes a mother happy?  As a mother, it makes me happy to see my kids grow up to be responsible, respectful, loving, honorable, etc., but mostly God fearing.  When these attributes are evident it makes me a “happy” mother knowing that all my sacrifices and efforts were worth it. We are asking about “happy…

This question will hopefully provoke people to pay attention to what they are doing or better yet, what they are not doing.  Why does this matter?  Because “neglect” is a costly endeavor.  Oftentimes the price one ends up paying is more than they could have ever thought or imagined. The following are a few areas…

Have you been faithful to wound your friends??????  What kind of question is that, you may ask.  Well, the scriptures say, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are abundant.” (Proverbs 27: 6) When we examine what it means to wound a friend we are are not talking about…

When “Easter” rolls around many people think about dying eggs which makes for a decorative, colorful basket.  Then there are others who think about Jesus dying on a cross, then rising from the dead.   He did that to pay the penalty for our sins so we could be forgiven which gives us access to God….

Some people commit a sin and then try to cover it up with another one.  You may be one that has been guilty of such, especially if you were like most kids who sneaked into the cookie jar when you knew it was forbidden.  Then when mom inquired about who ate all the cookies you…

There is one group of people who when facing some type of giant in their lives respond in fear and are left defeated.  Another group of people are able to face their giants with faith in God which leaves them victorious. What group are you a part of? The giants people face come in many…

It is difficult to live this life without facing some sort of daily battles.  There are relational, dietary, educational, employment, and spiritual battles, just to name a few. The truth is, how we deal with these battles will cause us to grow weaker or to grow stronger. In I Samuel 18:6-8 we read about a…

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…