A father’s role transcends providing and protecting; it encompasses being the spiritual leader who imparts faith, values, and moral guidance. When a father leads spiritually, he fosters a home grounded in love, discipline, and biblical principles, profoundly influencing his children’s character and life choices. Children nurtured under a father’s spiritual leadership develop a robust foundation […]
You may have a shattered past—tormented, degraded, and abused—leaving deep wounds that feel impossible to heal. Perhaps your past still haunts you, replaying in your mind like a relentless storm. Every night when you’re alone, you cry, feeling unworthy, unloved, and afraid to move forward. You wonder if you’re even capable of receiving the goodness […]
Parenting during a crisis—whether financial, health-related, or emotional—can feel overwhelming. The emotional toll is immediate, as parents may experience anxiety, guilt, and helplessness while trying to provide stability. The practical challenges, such as managing finances, medical care, or daily responsibilities, can add to the stress. However, parents don’t have to face these struggles alone. Resources […]
For many families, the decision to choose life can be one of the most profound and challenging moments of their journey. The weight of an unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming—emotionally, financially, and spiritually. In those moments of uncertainty, what makes all the difference is the community that surrounds them. At Anchor Point, we believe in […]
Family healing is a deeply transformative process, one that requires patience, understanding, and above all, compassion. When families face challenges—be it addiction, trauma, mental health struggles, or broken relationships—there is a powerful yet often overlooked force that can make all the difference: unconditional love and compassion. In a world that often leans toward judgment, we […]
Yes, of course, you are! If only I could have half of the energy that my kids have, I would be thrilled! Boredom is one of the top things every child suffers from. As soon as they get a minute to breathe and think boom, they’re bored. Especially when summer hits after they have been […]
Written by: Joanna Eckley, MA, LPC Associate Words have a direct impact on the emotions and thoughts that we have. The words we select to use can promote growth and understanding or they can produce pain. When it comes to adoption, the language we use to discuss or describe the process should be language […]
What images come to mind when you think of freedom? This month we celebrate our freedom as a country on July Fourth. For most Americans today the holiday is represented by fireworks, parades and cookouts along with the display of the American flag. We know that freedom is more than these things, but what does […]
Freedom Is Such A Beautiful Name “Freedom!! That’s my new name!” What a joy it was to hear these words from one of the ladies in our sexual abuse recovery groups. Part of the process in our sexual abuse recovery group is to uncover how they see themselves. It is usually in shame, disgust, dirty, […]
Preparing the next generation of fathers through a Fatherhood initiative: All Star Dad’s Preparing for Fatherhood with the All-Star-Dads program, gives dads the freedom to be authentic and ask hard questions. Our dads have the freedom to open up to each other as peers and listen to each other’s struggles and perspective on fatherhood. Another […]