The Session with Tom Russell

Here's the link to our notes from this week's show on Twisted Thinking!  It's amazing, but we got through all 10 in one show!  Next week, we dig into the ways to combat and untwisted our twisted thinking! https://arfamiliesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cognitive-Distortions.pdf Find out more about Tom & Heritage Christian Counseling Ministries at https://www.heritagechris...

Here's the link to our notes from this week's show on Twisted Thinking!  It's amazing, but we got through all 10 in one show!  Next week, we dig into the ways to combat and untwisted our twisted thinking! https://arfamiliesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cognitive-Distortions.pdf To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com o...

Session Stress/Worry “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7   Worry is to think about problems or fears: to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something b...

Session Stress/Worry “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7 Worry is to think about problems or fears : to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something ba...

Session Stress/Worry “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7   Worry is to think about problems or fears: to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something b...

Three biblical truths for single mothers by Timberley from Living our Priorities   If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him.” ~ James 1:5 (AMPC)   God’s Wisdom ·  A message to the single mother. God has so much love, and compassion for you; that through Jesus...

To Single Moms On Mother’s Day (From Crosswalk.com)   Psalm: 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.    1.    Worship First-Start your day with worship.  Open up your heart to God’s work in you as a mother   2. Reach Out-Plan an outing with other single mothers to encourage one another as you travel the single parent journey   3. Take Time For Yourself-Prioritize yourself in yo...

The Session - Mothers’ Day   Proverbs 31:28–29: "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.'"   Mothers often feel: ·  Not important ·  Examples Would someone please let the dog in? Dinner time and no one comes Please put your coat away Leaving clothes all around your room     · ...

Psalm 4:8 “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety."   Rule Out Physical Causes ·  see your family doctor ·  High blood pressure ·  Stomach problems - hunger  Anxiety Produced Insomnia ·  very common ·  Anxiety is an energy that is another name for feelings  Depression Produced Insomnia ·  Early morning awakening ·  Like anxiety depression is a...

James 5:7-8 “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Impatience is the tendency to be impatient; irritability or restlessness.  "she crumpled up the pages...

Living In The Victory Of The Cross 1.    Because of Jesus We Have Victory Over Sin ·  Deuteronomy 20:4 For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” ·  I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.   2.    Because of Jesus Victory on the Cross We Have V...

https://www.allprodad.com/things-dads-do-no-one-notices/ To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com or email Tom at tom.hccm@gmail.com

3 Fuels of Anger 1. Hurt Feelings. Unmet Needs value, importance * Share your feelings with a trusted relationship * Write a letter to the person who hurt you * safe place picture I Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. If Jesus talk to you about Your hurt what would He say? If you could picture Him holding you what would that feel like? 2. Frustration Examples include a...

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/parenting-challenges/single-parenting/how-can-the-single-mom-do-it/ To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com or email Tom at tom.hccm@gmail.com

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/10-ideas-to-give-your-marriage-a-fresh-start/ To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com or email Tom at tom.hccm@gmail.com

10 Ideas for a fresh start First Things First          * what are you problem exists real lying yourself with how God loves you.           * Paul David Tripp stated relationships are first fixed vertically before they are fixed horizontally          * Love ones neighbor as oneself Mark 12:28-34   2.    Ruthlessly Hunt Gratitude            * Studies of brain scans show gratitude has been linked clo...

The Session 9 Lies That Destroy Marriage https://twitter.com/DalyFocus/status/1336663364097871873   Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh"? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate' (Matthew 19:4-6, ESV)   Top 9 lies that destroy marriage 1. Happiness...

The Session 9 Lies That Destroy Marriage Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh"? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate' (Matthew 19:4-6, ESV) Top 9 lies that destroy marriage 1. Happiness is the primary goal compared to joy happiness is temporary f...

The Session/Laughter Job 8:21 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouting. Dr. Les Parrot reports research from the Mayo Clinic: laughter is medicine Reduces the physical signs of stress Increases oxygen flow calms the body stress response relives physical tension boosts your mood long term positive impact on the immune system and overall health Laughing releases endorph...

We won't be able to cover everything, so here's the notes!  Test yourself and see where you fit in! https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/workaholics When does a hard worker become a workaholic? That's the question scientists sought to answer in a 2017 study spanning 50 years of organizational psychology research on workaholism. The researchers aren't interested in “overpathologizi...

Setting goals IS a good thing.  For me (Scott), one goal is to spend at least 5 minutes per day stretching out his back.  For you, it might be something else.  Tom and I talk about making goals that are: Specific-Like for me (Scott), spend at least 5 minutes a day stretching my back. Measurable-You have certain specific things to do to reach the goal Actionable-your goal has defined actions to tak...

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/christmas-activities/ To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com or email Tom at tom.hccm@gmail.com

It's so hard to help your children focus on the real meaning of Christmas. We have a few thoughts for you. To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com or email Tom at tom.hccm@gmail.com

After our Thanksgiving break, we unpack 7 simple traditions you could use to help teach your kids the real meaning of Christmas.  And guess what....Santa is one of them!  Think we're nuts?  Listen to this week's edition of The Session! https://finds.life.church/7-simple-traditions-teach-kids-real-meaning-christmas/ To reach Tom Russell, visit his website at https://www.heritagechristianc...

Seven Things Pastors’ Wives Wish They Had Been Told Before They Became Pastors’ Wives Thom S. Rainer   April 6, 2013 I am especially grateful to have the opportunity to hear from pastors’ wives since much of my focus is on pastors. Our recent, informal survey simply asked the open-ended question: “What do you wish you had been told before you became a minister’s wife?” Thank you to the pastors’ wi...