Dealing With Insincere Apologies

Explore how to help people navigate unsatisfactory apologies and create an environment of sincerity and forgiveness.

Pastor Sustainability

Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future. But, how does this relate to pastors?

Money Can't Solve All Your Problems

Money. We have all heard it said that money does not solve all of your problems. However, money does allow you the ability to handle certain situations as they arise.

Coaching Roman J. Israel, Esq.

The film Roman J. Israel, Esq provides an excellent example of how life coaching can help people who are unclear about the decisions they need to make in their lives.

Microaggression and Verbal Abuse

Many people believe that microaggression is something that only happens in the workplace. The truth is that both microaggression and verbal abuse also happen at home.

Can a Lost Love Be Found?

When we start a new relationship, everything feels fresh and intense, but after the love is gone...

Money's Secret Language

Understanding the secret language of money, we can improve our relationship with it and help us achieve greater financial success.

We Can Learn to Listen Better

While communication challenges are not unique to African American couples in marriage, there are certainly some challenges that may be more common or pronounced for us.

Prioritizing Sleep for Better Health

If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, it's worth considering whether you're getting enough quality sleep.

The Right Coaching Mindset

As a pastor and a life coach, I understand the importance of having the right mindset when it comes to coaching.

Developing the Leader Within You: An Insight for African Americans

"Leadership is not a destination, it's a journey. It's not about what you have, but who you are." - John C. Maxwell.

Navigating Counseling

In the book "Competent to Counsel," Jay Adams argues that Christians should not rely solely on professional counseling but instead should look to the Bible as the ultimate source of guidance

Coaching Empaths

Empaths have the unique ability to understand and feel the emotions of others on a deep and intuitive level. While this can be a gift, it can also come with challenges.

How to Recover from Burnout

Find balance and prevent burnout with practical strategies for self-care, boundary-setting, and seeking support. Learn from a pastor's experience with burnout recovery.

Avoiding Competition in Marriage

Competition in marriage is never good, but unfortunately, it has become a disease in relationships in the same way that disunity has become a disease in the community.

The Impact of Attachment Disorders on African American Marriages

Attachment disorders are a type of mental health disorder that can cause significant difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy relationships.

Proactive Love

How Marriage Coaching Can Help African American Couples Succeed

The Stress Pastors Face and Why They Don't Seek Coaching

Being a pastor is a difficult and demanding job that can take a toll on a person's mental and emotional health.

Life Coaching Misconceptions in the African American Community

There are several common misconceptions about life coaching in the African American community, and I would like to take this opportunity to address a few.

Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression are two common mental health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person's daily life.

Technology, Theology, and Coaching

With a background in information technology, theology, and psychology, I have gained a range of skills and expertise that make me an effective life coach.

Thinking About Goals Differently

Consider this new way of thinking about goals that can revolutionize how we approach personal and professional development.

Term Life vs. Whole Life

Today's tip is directly from Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover concerning Term vs. Whole Life Insurance.

Counseling Before Marriage!

As a pastor, I am obligated to conduct pre-marriage counseling before performing a marriage ceremony.

Why People Call Me for Coaching

Currently, coaching is a flourishing industry that employs a wide spectrum of specialists. Here are a few reasons why people call me for coaching.

More Success After Twenty-Five

It is commonly believed that couples who marry after the age of 25 have a better chance of success in their marriage. This idea has been supported by several studies,

Valentine's Day Marriage Repair

Valentine's Day is a great time to focus on repairing and improving your marriage. Remember, repairing a marriage takes time and effort from both partners.

Politicians and Life Coaching

Just as an airplane pilot's physical and psychological health should be of great concern, so should the mental health of our politicians.

Pastors Make Good Life Coaches

Pastors are often seen as the spiritual leaders of a community, but they have the potential to offer much more than just religious guidance. They make excellent counselors and life coaches.

Compassion Fatigue

Pastors and Politicians can experience Compassion Fatigue too. But there is something that you can do.

Personal Vision

The word vision relates to sight. A personal vision refers to how you see yourself in the future based on a professional or life goal.

Is Prayer Ok in Coaching?

Prayer can present a problem in the counseling and coaching session if your client is not of similar faith.

Field Work

Fieldwork is a term used to describe the summary of clearly stated action steps that clients are assigned to follow and complete

Connecting with the Client

Connecting with a client is important for a successful coaching experience. When connecting, a few very important practices must be followed.

Sleeping on Your Marriage

Are you sleeping on Your Marriage? Studies find that not getting enough sleep can be bad for your marriage.

Marriage Coaching

Most people who seek coaching for their marriages have experienced some degree of pain or a loss of pleasure.

Coaching Foundation

All coaching should begin with a foundation. And the foundation is not the coach.

Gateways to Change

Counselors and coaches serve as gateways to change. However, counselors and coaches are not the creators of change.

Integrative Counseling

There is value in integrating psychology and Christian faith in counseling