Wise Discernment Given To Us By Our Precious Holy Spirit
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? My mission, given to me by God, is to help guide people into all Truth by teaching and preaching the Gospel of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. In my work as a counselor, I help people heal by guiding them through the […]
Mr. Henry, Sent by God
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? My Mom passed away when I was 11 years old. It was a rough time for my Dad, my three brothers, and my little sister. We were left without our great Mom, who had taken very good care of us. I remember her praying fervently to our LORD, […]
Coping Strategies for Our Pain
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? In my work as a counselor, I often talk to my clients about things they can do to deal with any emotional pain they are going through. Often, my clients are dealing with depression (a lack of joy) or anxiety (a lack of peace). I […]
Counselor, a Wonderful Vocation
What is one word that describes you? Earlier this year was my 24th anniversary as a Counselor. If I had to pick one word to describe me, it would be “Counselor.” I’ve always had the gift of communicating well with others. Even before I officially became a counselor, I would counsel friends and family. I […]
True Faith in Prayer
Are you superstitious? I am definitely not superstitious. I’ve never been because it is not an effective way to live. The Scriptures teach that our LORD is sovereign in everything. Many people tend to believe that the answer to their prayers should be in the affirmative. However, the Bible teaches that we are to pray […]
A Blessing in Disguise
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? When I was a young man, I developed a very serious mental illness. I struggled with this illness for a long time, up until very recently. When I got sick, I had no idea how my Blessed LORD would actually use my […]
Son of a Famous Power
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? A while back, I was researching the meaning of my three names. My middle name, Rodriguez, which was my Mom’s maiden name, means “son of a famous power.” The suffix “-ez” in my middle name means “son of,” as it means in all such […]
Why do bad things happen to good people?
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. The question in my title above is actually not one that I get asked very often, but it is a tough one to answer, not because I don’t know the answer, but because most people won’t accept the answer I give them. In the end, […]
My Cloud of Witnesses
Who are your favorite people to be around? My favorite people to be around include my Wife, my Mother-in-Law, my Mom, my Siblings, my Extended Family, and my Friends, many of whom we lead in Bible Study. This is my cloud of witnesses. I have known mostly Everyone in this Group for decades. When you […]
Descent and Ascent
If there were a biography about you, what would the title be? My life has been marked by an illness that is in its 39th year. Although I won’t identify it directly here, suffice it to say that it is a type of mental illness. Beginning early in my life, I began my descent into […]