Discipleship Counseling
Sweeten your life in Christ!
Testimonies
I'm so glad I took the chance to do counseling/classes with Brenda. At the beginning of my journey I was still a little fresh into my walk with Christ. I wanted to dive deeper into His truth and get help for my anxiety. I have grown up in a Christian household, I have always considered myself a Christian. Throughout this journey my eyes have been open to what exactly that means. More importantly who God is. Now, I confidently and boldly know I am a Christian. That I am God's precious daughter. This journey couldn't have come at a better time, God truly has the perfect timing and knows exactly what we need. Some people tend to think that when you become a Christian your life is without heartache from that point on. But that is not the case. We all go through trials. What I've learned is that even through the heartache God is right there beside me, going through it with me and will carry me through it. One of the biggest things for me was worrying what others think, which then turned into anxiety. It is something I've struggled with for a while. This incredible journey has truly changed that for me. Do I think I'm never going to struggle with it again? No, we all have our times of struggles but I know who to look too, who to depend on and it's not myself or others but on GOD. Wow, what a tremendous difference that has made in my life. God is who I look to for my acceptance. God is who I depend on for everything and He will never let me down. This journey truly has been such a blessing in my life. It's amazing how many times I was thinking "I can't believe I didn't see this sooner." I am in awe of our awesome God. The more I learn the more I want to learn. If you are trying to decide if you want to take this journey or not, let this be for you, DO IT! I promise you at the end of the journey, you will not be the same. I want to tell anyone who may be struggling take courage dear heart for He is always with you and to bring your conversation into agreement with God's word instead of going by what you think or feel all the time. The things being revealed to me in this journey are astonishing. Brenda was so gentle with me and nonjudgmental, even sharing her own experiences and how the journey has changed her life personally is truly inspiring. I'm so blessed and thankful to be walking this Journey with Brenda. Your sister in Christ, Brianna
What I learned on my journey with Brenda 1. Understanding my wants vs. my needs. 2. The difference between feelings and beliefs. 3. The flesh will never let you accomplish anything you want. It is only a bad cycle of bad choices and emotions that continue if we don’t allow the Holy Spirit to work within us. 4. God is in control of my life at all times, whether I feel it or not. He has been there from the beginning. 5. We should not live in the flesh, but by the Spirit. Not rely on our emotions. 6. Without surrendering all things over to Christ, we won’t fully have the true Christ experience in our lives. We are broken and only Christ can fix us. 7. We are all righteous in Christ once we receive Him. 8. I need to truly forgive all my past experiences. 9. We shouldn’t allow the power of sin to control our thoughts and mind. God created us and He is in us and made us perfect in His image. 10. Law is for the unsaved to bring them to Jesus. Grace is for the Christians to receive love, righteousness, etc from God. 11. I will change my mind from the fleshly worldly thought process to the Spirit and Grace of God. I know that He will always love me and keep me close to His side and protect me. He has the ultimate plan for me. JF
When I started my journey with Brenda, I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off. I was full of anxiety, worthlessness, I made quick and bad decisions. I could not see any value in myself because my past was so ungodly. I thought if I worked hard enough at church, if I volunteered for everything that I could, that possibly I could become worthy enough for God to love and forgive me. BUT then God showed me how much He loved me through counseling with Brenda. Counseling has help show me how God loves me and I’ve become stronger in Jesus and I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I’ve learned through this journey that I can take every thought captive and if its not of God, I say no way devil, I hear you but you can’t come in! I have the armor now and I have Jesus inside me and my shield of salvation is way more powerful than satan’s attacks. I’ve also learned during this journey that Holy Spirit is with me at all times and I don’t have to try and find God everyday because He’s already with me. I also don’t have to beg Him, because He loves me and He’s always there. I found out that it’s not about how much I can or can’t do to earn love, acceptance, value and validation. It’s about what Jesus did and the only part I have to play in this race is complete surrender to His plan and His Word. I learned that I’m not here to please people but I’m here to please Jesus. Since I’ve learned this, all the weight has come off of my shoulders because it was never my burden to carry. Worry is not of God, anxiety is not of God. If you are in total surrender to God you will still walk through fires but you will not walk through them alone and there will always be a greater victory on the other side. I wanted to quit this class on session 4 but I did not quit because I truly wanted change in my life and in my marriage. This class helped me see who I am, I am a warrior. Took me 14 months to complete but it was worth it, don’t quit until you see the victory. This has been a life changing journey and my life, marriage and relationship with others are much better. Thank you Brenda, my counselor and teacher, P. Bourgeouis
I have gotten so much from my classes. I have learned about unhealthy patterns and how to deal with them. It has improved my relationship with God and how I deal with myself and others. I am thankful for all that I have learned during my classes. I will definitely be recommending this program to others! - CC
As someone who has experienced the transformative power of Christian-based counseling firsthand, I can't recommend it highly enough. From the moment Brenda stepped into my home, I felt embraced by warmth and understanding. Brenda didn't just listen to my struggles; she offered profound insights rooted in faith and scripture that resonated deep within me. Through prayer, reflection, and compassionate guidance, I began to see my challenges in a new light, finding hope and strength in my relationship with God. Christian-based counseling didn't just help me cope; it empowered me to overcome obstacles, grow spiritually, and find peace amidst life's storms. I'm forever grateful for the support and wisdom I received on my journey to healing. I'm very thankful for "Honey for Your Soul. Elaine Schatz
I am so thankful for this class. I have learned that the way I perceived my relationship with God was in fact not true. I looked at Him as a distant Father not realizing I was the one holding God at a distance. Truly understanding that when Christ died for My sins, it WAS finished. There is nothing I can do to have Him leave me. He does dwell in me. What a wondering feeling having this new understanding and feeling a renewing of my faith. DC
Brenda is skilled in working with clients who are coping with anxiety and depression. She also helps you understand who we are in Christ...how to live under Gods Grace and Mercy...not satans condemnation. She is a competent and compassionate therapist. BTGS