Psalm 90:15

Psalm 90:15

Psalm 90:15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. How does that verse strike you (pun not intended)?  What is your response?  As a counselor, perhaps no question is more vexing than that of evil or...
Is Anger Getting the Best of You?

Is Anger Getting the Best of You?

By Dale Porter Like me, you probably know some people who are angry people. They may say something like this to justify their words and actions: “I am a Cooper. We Coopers are stubborn people. We just get a little angry every once in a while.” I am not here to jump...
Resolved for Righteousness

Resolved for Righteousness

Happy New Year and welcome to 2017. The beginning of a new year is often filled with resolutions to eat less and exercise more, get organized, save more money, and any number of other items one may deem important or in need of change.  I have already read several...
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! I would imagine almost everything that could be said about Christmas has already been said.  I am not sure I can further the importance of the event…indeed, it seems the challenge nowadays for many is to ponder what they already know.  The...