“Why am I like this?” “I’m just exhausted.” “I have no passion anymore.” If those thoughts have crossed your mind recently, you are not weak. You are not failing. You may simply be weary. And weary is a word Scripture understands well. The dictionary defines weary as “exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness; having […]

I’m back and today I will talk about the attachment style that is known as anxious/preoccupied/ambivalent attachment. For the purposes of simplicity I will refer to it as anxious attachment. I will once again talk about what this looks like through describing characteristics of both the caregiver and child as well as common beliefs someone […]

In my last blog post I went over what secure attachment looks like. Now I will provide a picture of what avoidant/dismissive attachment looks like. I’ll do this again by discussing what the caregivers usually are like, common characteristics of children who have experienced this type of attachment, and the common beliefs a person can […]

I’m back to continue the conversation on attachment, what it looks like, and why it should matter to believers of Jesus. Last time I spent time providing an introduction of attachment. Today I am going to dive deeper into what secure attachment looks like. I want to reiterate something I mentioned in my last blog […]

There is something quietly powerful about waking up to a new day. Before the emails arrive, before the news updates, before we replay yesterday’s conversations in our heads, Scripture speaks a steady truth: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is […]

Do you have a teen in school right now who seems to be controlled by the opinions of others? Are they constantly worried what someone at school might think of them, what to wear to fit in, or if other people are mad at them? It seems to be a common theme as you observe […]

On Tuesday, December 2, people all over the world will take part in Giving Tuesday—a day dedicated to generosity, compassion, and joining together to make a difference. For us at Luma Counseling, it’s a day that reflects the heart of our mission: walking alongside those who are hurting and pointing them toward healing and hope […]

September is Suicide Awareness Month, a time to remember that mental health is not just a medical concern—it’s a spiritual and relational one too. As parents and caregivers, we have a sacred calling to nurture not only our children’s bodies and souls but also their emotional well-being. One of the most powerful ways we can […]