Star Wars, Christianity, and the Wise ...
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” are the iconic words of every Star Wars movie. These...
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John Lakvold, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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More Acceptable, Unacceptable, and Gray ...
** Please note: This article is the second of a two-part series discussing acceptable, unacceptable, and gray areas in marital...
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Acceptable, Unacceptable, and Gray ...
In a recent internet article, Villareal (2025) argued that wives would divorce their husbands based on certain characteristics. However, wives...
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Defining the Types of Domestic Violence
Before beginning this article, this writer would like to state clearly and unequivocally that all relationships should be free of...
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The Development of a Child from a ...
Obesity has become one of the top reasons people die in America. But overeating can also cause detrimental effects in...
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Letting Go of the “Shoulds” and ...
Like every other human on earth, I like it when things go my way and become disappointed when they do...
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Marital Conflict and Poor Parenting: A ...
Have you wondered why individuals commit unspeakable acts of violence with little or no remorse? Or why do they have...
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How Much is Too Much? Thoughts from a ...
How much is too much? It is a question that was as relevant ten thousand years ago as it is...
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Finding Peace and Joy for Your Soul
Why do we have this deep-seated craving that never gets satisfied by the things of this earth? Why do we...
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Qualities of a Healthy Godly Man
Every year, Lake Superior State University publishes a list of banned words. The purpose of this list is to eliminate...
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Finding Support for Addiction: How to ...
Any journey (short or long) starts with the first step. Most individuals would prefer arriving at the destination rather than...
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Developing, Maintaining, and Nurturing ...
Have you ever wondered how relationships are created? Have you ever wondered how relationships are maintained? Have you ever wondered...
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