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This Is Horror PodcastClay McLeod Chapman on Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and Writing vs. MarketingIn this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, writing vs. marketing, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Show notes Click the … Continue reading2025-04-171h 48This Is Horror PodcastClay McLeod Chapman on Imperfection in Art, Anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and The Highlights and Lowlights of 2024In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about imperfection in art, anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, the highlights and lowlights of the past year, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, … Continue reading2025-04-091h 07This Is Horror PodcastClay McLeod Chapman on What Kind of Mother, The Art of Writing Horror, and Navigating Social MediaIn this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about What Kind of Mother, the art of writing horror, navigating social media, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Show notes Thanks for … Continue reading2024-01-091h 30This Is Horror PodcastClay McLeod Chapman on Short Stories and Hollywood, Raymond Carver, and Ambiguity in FictionIn this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about short stories and Hollywood, Raymond Carver, ambiguity in fiction, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and miss corpus, short story collections nothing untoward, commencement and … Continue reading2024-01-031h 13
What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Holy Spirit Foundation in Jesus Christ!On Christ the Solid Rock the Tabernacle of David finds foundation in the Holy Spirit. Never forsaken nor abandoned; God's LOVE has secured us all along. Contact Us; Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com; CovenantsOnLine.com; on FB and YouTube @Covenants; or call 304.528.9220.2023-12-161h 04What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Temptations of David!Not of power or worldly might, but by YOUR Spirit! King David's numbering the people was both provoked of God, and demonstrated the very HUMAN Iniquity binding us to destruction. Allow God to have the power and be assured to WIN. Contact Us: Covenants.llc1@yahoo.com; CovenantsOnLine.com; @Covenants on YouTube and FB; or call 304.528.9220.2023-07-2337 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Last Words of David!What a mess life can become, even with the Biblical WORD of God as reference; King David being a very GOOD example. And should David remind us of anything, it is of our NEED for Jesus. Beyond Godly WORD, Holy Spirit discernment alone leads us unto PERFECTION in Jesus Christ. Contact Us: Covenants.llc1@yahoo.com; CovenantsOnLine.com; @Covenants on FB and YOUTUBE; or call 304.528.9220.2023-07-1639 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?In Our Hearts; FOREVER!David, a man after God's heart, knew the Ark of Covenant needed a place to REST. What he didn't yet know, was that it was intentioned of God, to be his heart; FOREVER. Contact Us: Covenants.llc1@yahoo.com; CovenantsOnLine.com; on FB @Covenants; 304.528.9220; and NOW on YouTube.2023-06-2538 minThis Is Horror PodcastClay McLeod Chapman on Screenwriting, Whisper Down The Lane, and Satanic PanicIn this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about screenwriting, Whisper Down the Lane, Satanic panic, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and miss corpus, short story collections nothing untoward, commencement and rest area, as well as The Tribe middlegrade … Continue reading2022-08-301h 05This Is Horror PodcastClay McLeod Chapman on Ghost Eaters, What Is A Ghost, and Why HorrorIn this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Ghost Eaters, what a ghost is, why he likes horror, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and miss corpus, short story collections nothing untoward, commencement and rest area, as well as … Continue reading2022-08-281h 16This Is Horror PodcastClay McLeod Chapman on Performative Reading, The Pumpkin Pie Show, and Early Life LessonsIn this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about performative reading, The Pumpkin Pie Show, early life lessons, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and miss corpus, short story collections nothing untoward, commencement and rest area, as well as The … Continue reading2022-08-261h 03
WORD with Dr. Michael David ClayCalifornia Dreaming.Creativity is expressed in immeasurably unique ways or it wouldn’t be creative. Difficult problems likewise require oftentimes immeasurably unique solutions. Psychological counseling aides in coming up with creative solutions when oftentimes they are the most difficult to come by. Daydreaming just may be one of many of the best ways to brainstorm for answers to life's difficulties. Contact Us: THEWORDHOUSE@FRONTIER.COM; WWW.THEWORDHOUSE.COM; or 304-523-WORD (9673).2022-03-2028 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Perimeters and Parameters.There comes a point in everyone's life where they need to take ACTION. When that time comes, better to have asked God and be found faithful. Know your BOUNDARIES, and allow with confident assurance, your ACTIONS to follow God’s leading. Contact Us: COVENANTSONLINE.COM; COVENANTS.LLC1@YAHOO.COM; or 304-528-9220.2022-03-1459 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayPower of Persuasion.The power to be persuaded comes from our desire socially to persuade. Either to good or bad intentions, ALL are open to PERSUASION. Contact Us: 304-523-WORD (9673); WWW.THEWORDHOUSE.COM; or THEWORDHOUSE@FRONTIER.COM.2022-03-1329 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Books and Covers!"Don't judge a book by it's cover." It's not what is outside, but that which resides within that defines. No one is able to rightly serve God until he or she knows their truest identity. Only one name above all names; Jesus Christ! Contact Us: COVENANTS.LLC1@YAHOO.COM; 304-528-9220; COVENANTSONLINE.COM; COVENANTS ON FACEBOOK.2022-03-1138 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayCan't Get No Satisfaction.CONTENTMENT is as much about knowing who you are and want, as it is ANYTHING going on around you. Outside of bodily needs, TRUE SATISFACTION is a psychological operation, and as ALL psychological operations, is about YOUR CHOICE. Contact Us: THEWORDHOUSE@FRONTIER.COM; THEWORDHOUSE.COM; or 304-523-WORD (9673)2022-03-0630 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Queen Vashti said, NO!Ministry dictates OBEDIENCE. Following God's instruction doesn't always appear to make SENSE. And yet, if God has told us so, what REAL choice do we have? If not us, then SOMEONE else. For who should want more to receive THIS more than us; God's total BLESSING! Service to God requires ULTIMATE FAITH in his WORD and Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. CONTACT US: COVENANTSONLINE.COM; COVENANTS.LLC1@YAHOO.COM; 304-528-9220.2022-03-0257 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayJust Being Honest.Is HONESTY always the BEST policy? All depends on the motive as well maturity of those involved. For HIGHEST ORDER relationships, HONESTY and TRUTHFULNESS must remain FOUNDATIONAL in everyone's WINNING. Psychological-counseling is about learning not only honesty, but applying it uniformly to the advantage of making LIFE best for all CONCERNED. CONTACT US: 304-523-WORD (9673); THEWORDHOUSE@FRONTIER.COM; WWW.THEWORDHOUSE.COM.2022-02-2729 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Blessed ASSURANCE, Jesus is Mine!Better to OBEY than SACRIFICE: Total and absolute WISDOM. Yet, despite our best efforts, misfortune and mistake besets us all. Good thing FORGIVENESS is an option; should we CHOOSE to receive it. Stay out of TROUBLE, but when TROUBLE comes, only God's GRACE and MERCY will do. Jesus is the ANSWER! CONTACT US: COVENANTS.LLC1@YAHOO.COM; COVENANTSCHRISTIANCOUNSELING.COM/COVENANTSONLINE.COM; 304.528.9220.2022-02-2159 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayExposure Therapy, EXPOSED!Exposure Therapy can be a very successful option when coming to treatment of Anxiety. Some AVOID it, because it does include not only measure of emotional discomfort, but also FACING the particulars of FEAR. Don't allow FEAR to pre-empt your living LIFE fully. CONTACT US: THEWORDHOUSE.COM; THEWORDHOUSE@FRONTIER.COM; 304.523.WORD (9673).2022-02-1930 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?LAZARUS, Come Forth!Death becomes us all, if not for LIFE in Jesus Christ. WORD gives meaning, and God gives WORD. Perfect Love and Abundant Life in Jesus is the ONLY answer! CONTACT US: COVENANTS.LLC1@YAHOO.COM; COVENANTS on FB; COVENANTSCHRISTIANCOUNSELING.COM/COVENANTSONLINE.COM; 304-528-9220.2022-02-1457 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayPAIN and PTSD.TRAUMA affects us EMOTIONALLY and PHYSICALLY. Absent HEALTHY and ADAPTIVE ways of COPING, HURT risks expression in ongoing BODILY dimensions. Psychological counseling HELPS to ADDRESS the CAUSE as well SYMPTOM. CONTACT US: THEWORDHOUSE.COM; THEWORDHOUSE@FRONTIER.COM: 304-523-WORD (9673).2022-02-1327 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayThe PERSON You CANNOT Part With.You can always COUNT on YOU! As GOOD that sounds, it may not be, if your REALLY don't LIKE YOU. Self-talk can be incredibly DESTRUCTIVE, if predicate more upon PAST FAILURE than PRESENT SUCCESS. CONTACT US: THEWORDHOUSE.COM; THEWORDHOUSE@FRONTIER.COM; WH on FB; or 304-523-WORD (9673).2022-02-1229 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayPAIN and PTSD.Trauma affects us emotionally and physically. Absent healthy and adaptive ways of coping, hurt is expressed in ongoing and oftentimes chronic dimensions. Psychological counseling helps to the relief of this pain. CONTACT US: TheWORDHouse.com; TheWordHouse@frontier.com; 304-523-WORD (9673). 2022-02-0829 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayThe PERSON You Can't Part With!You can always count on you. As good that sounds, it may not be, if you don't LIKE you. Self-talk can be incredibly destructive if it is predicate more on PAST FAILURE that it is upon discovering PRESENT SUCCESS. CONTACT US: TheWORDHouse.Com; TheWordHouse@Frontier.Com; WORD HOUSE on Facebook; or 304-523-WORD (9673).2022-02-0728 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?VIRTUE SIGNALING: The RETURN of EZRA!True VIRTUE is humility before God. To HELP others, one must first ACCEPT the power of God in Jesus Christ. CONTACT US: Covenants.LLC1@Yahoo.Com; CovenantsChristianCounseling.Com; CovenantsOnLine.Com; or 304-528-92202022-02-0758 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?VIRTUE SIGNALING: The RETURN of EZRA!True VIRTUE is in God and his WORD alone. Our greatest human virtue is to admit and accept we are WRONG. Admitting our FAILINGS makes us STRONGER. Helping others to ADMIT their need for HELP requires humility. CONTACT US: Covenants.LLC1@Yahoo.Com; CovenantsChristianCounseling.Com; CovenantsOnLine.Com; or 304-528-9220. 2022-02-0758 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?When saying NO is saying YES to God!Realizing when to say NO can be difficult. Making certain one in grounded in the WORD is the best way to ensure saying NO is truly one's saying YES to God. CONTACT US: Covenants on FB; Covenants.LLC1@Yahoo.Com; 304-528-9220. 2022-01-3158 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayNo APOLOGY Necessary!Being an "OVERAPOLOGIZER" places one in peril of TOO MUCH responsibility for things otherwise you have no control over. Taking nothing away from EMPATHY or a genuine attempt to COMFORT the distressed. Just make sure REALITY isn't lost along the way. CONTACT US: TheWORDHouse@Frontier.Com; WWW.TheWORDHouse.COM; or 304-523-WORD (9673).2022-01-3029 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Obed-Edom was a LEVITE, too!Is it OK to simply ENJOY the promises of God? Absolutely! But only if you TRULY appreciate not only God, but the ACTUAL COST. Only Jesus can RIGHTEOUSLY die for our sin nature. Otherwise, if let to us alone, it is our NATURE to commit the UNPARDONABLE, of always making it about us. CONTACT US: Covenants.LLC1@Yahoo.com/CovenantsOnLine.com; COVENANTS on Facebook; or 304-528-9200.2022-01-2458 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Obed-Edom was a LEVITE, too!Is it OK to simple ENJOY the promises of God? Absolutely! But only if you TRULY appreciate not only God, but the ACTUAL COST. Only Jesus can RIGHTEOUSLY die for our sin nature. Otherwise, if let to us alone, it is our NATURE to commit the UNPARDONABLE, of always making it about us. CONTACT US: Covenants.LLC1@Yahoo.com/CovenantsOnLine.com; COVENANTS on Facebook; or 304-528-9200.2022-01-2408 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayNerves BECOME You!Nervous is not our enemy. Rather it is what we choose to do with our nerves that determines whether or not others are not only open to us, but might even find us ATTRACTIVE. CONTACT US: TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse@Frontier.com; or 304-523-WORD (9673).2022-01-2329 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?UZZA and the ARK.What is it to be a person "AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART?" You first have to get past self, so as to recognize it's really not up to or about you! Once we accept that it's not what we desire, but what God desires for us, we rightly may claim the BLESSING of God's ETERNAL LOVE and LIFE. CONTACT US: Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com; COVENANTS of FaceBook; CoventsOnLine.com/CovenantsChristianCounseling.com; or 304-528-9220.2022-01-1958 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayFlying Solo.Is being alone ALWAYS so bad? Not necessarily! No less, there is also ALWAYS an AUDIENCE to consider. This FEEDBACK helps us both determine what is REAL, as well who we CHOOSE to be. CONTACT US: 304-523-9673; TheWordHouse@frontier.com; or www.TheWORDHouse.com.2022-01-1928 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?The ETHIOPIAN Eunuch.There are many paths to SERVING God, the best being CHOICE. Sanctified and Consecrated for the cause of Jesus Christ, in Jesus Christ, and service to God's HIGHEST calling of REDEMPTION. Choosing to lay aside ALL materially for the opportunity to fulfill God's plan in your life is the CALLING of Jesus Christ. CONTACT US: Covenants.LLC1@Yahoo.com; COVENANTS on FB; Covenants Christian Counseling.com/CovenantsOnline.com; 304-528-9220. 2022-01-101h 27WORD with Dr. Michael David ClayOnline Dating.As with everything in life, better to be optimistic versus pessimistic in Online Dating. Looking for perfection precludes finding the perfect one. Opportunity for meeting others exponentially increase chances for success in finding one's right partner. CONTACT US: 304-523-9673 (WORD); TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; or www.TheWORDHouse.com.2022-01-0930 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayOnline DatingWhether in regards to Online Dating of Life in General, optimists do best. Being afraid to risk by default eliminates opportunity. Simply, commit to dating, while allowing the process of dating to bring you to the perfect one. Contact Us; 304-523-9673; TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; or www.TheWORDHouse.com.2022-01-0930 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Elijah and Elisha.The power of Jesus as established fully n the Holy Spirit, is the power of ALL life. Emanating from within ALL is the Divine Nature, which God has liberally distributed to ALL, who are simply willing to receive such the MANTLE. Inevitably, what God has begun will continue unto the day of Jesus' Return. What MIRACLE are you EXPECTING and willing to WALK in? CONTACT US: Email to Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com; Facebook @ Covenants; Phone @ 304-528-9220; CovenantsChristianCounseling.com and Covenantsonline.com.2022-01-041h 28WORD with Dr. Michael David Clay"Doppelganger" Bias.To be or not to be the same is a TRICKY bit of consideration. Uniqueness is derived contextually from the familiar. Overcoming human proclivity to favor the familiar requires diligence in appraisal of facts from otherwise risk of such faulty misperceptions and considerations. CONTACT US @ 304-523-9673 (WORD) or thewordhouse@frontier.com.2022-01-0229 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayListen Up.Overcoming resistance includes Active Listening Techniques to disengage elements of DEFENSIVENESS. Assertiveness includes: EMPATHY; PERSPECTIVE TAKING; as well EMPIRICISM and HYPOTHETICO-DEDUCTIVE REASONING. CONTACT US: 304-523-9673 (WORD); TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; www.TheWORDHouse.com.2021-12-2629 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Great Expectations.Seems impossible to win being CRITICAL of God. What we expect needs to be tempered by what God promises. Not of our will, but of God's design. Allow the plans and purposes of God to be manifest in the FRUIT of our lives; remembering always, the FRUIT of the Holy Spirit is LOVE. CONTACT US @ 304-528-9220; Covenants.llc1@yahoo.com; Facebook @ Covenants; and on the WEB @ CovenantsChristianCounseling.com and CovenantsOnLine.com.2021-12-201h 28WORD with Dr. Michael David ClayPerfectionism.Binary thought is a product of not only being human, but also culture and psychosocial influence as well biochemistry. Too much one way may be as troublesome as too much the other. As is with most everything in life, BALANCE becomes the target and psychotherapy can help. CONTACT US at 304-523-9673 (WORD); TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; or The WORDHouse.com.2021-12-1831 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayLifetime of Anxiety.Clinical Behavioral Health concerns begin as early as childhood, and if not properly differentiated from NORMAL development, do indeed lead to a potential lifetime of difficulties. CONTACT US: TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; www.TheWORDHouse.com; or 304-523-9673 (WORD). 2021-12-1127 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Faith and Fear.Takes COURAGE to overcome FEAR. Even if the details of the VICTORY aren't so apparent; we no less claim the VICTORY in Jesus Christ. What God has CALLED us to, he will finish and complete in FAITH.2021-12-061h 28WORD with Dr. Michael David ClayStaying Up Late Got You Down!Depression may be tied to when you go to sleep as much many other aspects of life. Control what you can to be as healthy as possible mentally and physically. CONTACT US @ TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; or VISIT US On-Line @ TheWordHouse.com; or The WORD House on Facebook.2021-12-0428 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Rules for Life.Nothing wrong with rules! In the VOID of total FREEDOM, someone is going to ALWAYS take over. Trouble being, who's making the RULES, and will it truly end up being EQUITABLE for ALL concerned. With God the RULES always have to do with not only LIFE, but making the very best of the LIFE one has. CONTACT US: Call at 304-528-9220; Email us at Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com; Follow on FACEBOOK under Covenants; and Google us on the WEB at CovenantsChristianCounseling.com and CovenantsOnLine.com.2021-11-291h 28What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Jesus Talk.There is no greater joy in life than to share Jesus with others. WORD saves, as well brings us ALL together as ONE in Jesus Christ. Use your word to spread the GOOD NEWS WORD of Jesus Christ. CONTACT us: 304-528-9220; EMAIL us: Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com; GOOGLE US: CovenantsChristianCounseling.com or CovenantsOnLine.com; FIND us on FACEBOOK: Covenants.2021-11-161h 28What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Don't QUIT!God has intentioned to both fulfill our calling in Jesus Christ, as well the purposes of this calling in our own unique way. Satan would desire nothing greater than to DISCOURAGE us to the point of QUITTING upon ourselves, God, and others. If God has CALLED, then believe he will COMPLETE and perfect. Contact Us: Email to Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com; CALL at 304-528-9220; Visit us on FACEBOOK at COVENANTS; or Google us at CovenantsChristianCounseling.com; or CovenantsonLine.com.2021-11-081h 28What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Christmas in July.Give the "gift" that "keeps on giving." Love God and others as yourself. This is the GOSPEL of Jesus Christ. Contact us @ 304-528-9220; Email us @ Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com; Find us on the WEB @ CovenantsChristianCounseling.com; or Visit us on FACEBOOK under Covenants.2021-11-011h 27What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Who are you?Not wholly whom we think we are, but whom God has called us to be. From beginning to end, God has a definite in mind as to our eventual finish. As much many unique paths, ALL of us are without FAIL, called to be unto the likeness of Jesus Christ. We simply have to AGREE! Contact us @ 304-528-9220; Email us @ Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com; Find us on the WEB @ CovenantsChristianCounseling.com; or Visit us on FACEBOOK under Covenants.2021-10-251h 28What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?WORD of Life.God's WORD is clear when it comes to our role in LIFE. To follow after Jesus Christ is to example the Gospel in LIVING WORD presentation. To LIVE for Christ by offering ourselves up as a HOLY SACRIFICE for the sole purpose of bringing WORD and LIVING WORD LIFE to others. Contact us @ 304-528-9220; Email us @ Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com; Find us on the WEB @ CovenantsChristianCounseling.com; or Visit us on FACEBOOK under Covenants.2021-10-191h 28What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Send Me.Ever given consideration to becoming a MISSIONARY? Africa! Perhaps South America? Some place far away, where the need is great, and the resources few. The GREAT COMMISION of Jesus Christ is to evangelize the WORLD, beginning with US. Oftentimes, you don't have to look any further than your own neighborhood! Our guest today reminds us the fields are indeed WHITE and readied for HARVEST, both at home and abroad. CONTACT US @ Covenants.llc1@ yahoo.com; VISIT US on FACEDBOOK under Covenants; and CALL US @ 304-528-9220.2021-10-121h 28What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?The PARACLETE.Guide and COMFORTER, the Paraclete is always there to bring Christians along the WAY unto God's CALL upon our lives. The model of Life Coach parallels that of the HOLY SPIRIT as a means to identifying and fulfilling God's desires for YOUR life in Jesus Christ.CONTACT US: Covenants.LLC1@yahoo.com;GOOGLE US: CovenantsChristianCounseling.com and Covenantsonline.com;FACEBOOK US: Covenants;PHONE US: 304.528.9220. 2021-10-051h 28What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?The Front Line.No one is better positioned to address the needs of the Christian Community than the Church. The WORD equips pastors to minister help and healing to those hurting in their greatest time of need. CONTACT US: Covenants.llc1@yahoo.com/304.528.9220.2021-09-301h 27What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Celebrate Redemption.Working a Recovery Program helps, but only the Gospel of Jesus Christ SAVES.On today's PODCAST we explore Celebrate Recovery as the CHRIST-CENTERED alternative to Twelve Step Programs.Our guest shares a personal testimony of REDEMPTION.COVENANTS would really love to hear from you about ideas for upcoming topics for future discussion.Contact Us; Covenants.llc1@yahoo.com/304-528-9220.Visit us on FACEBOOK at COVENANTS.WEB: covenantsonline.com2021-09-281h 28What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?So if you need HELP, why not ask for it?So if you need HELP, why not ask for it?COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry wants to be a part of God's ANSWER. Easy to REACH, our NEW Director of Pastoral Care is there to offer COMFORT and ENCOURAGEMENT while connecting you with trusted RESOURCES we believe can and will HELP.COVENANTS.LLC1@Yahoo.com.2021-08-1621 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayAnd In Closing - CBD.CANNABIDIOL (CBD) offers the promise of alternative to both illicit as well prescription use of substances, otherwise intentioned to the therapeutic treatment of both numerous health and behavioral health disorders.Unlike Cannabis, commercial CBD does not have the active ingredient which brings about the most deleterious psychoactive effects of marijuana.2021-01-2846 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?CHOICE.The HIGHEST order of ALL human life and being is CHOICE..Creativity dictates GRACE and MERCY in the name of FORGIVENESS.As we learn, we may find FORGIVENESS in God's WORD to not only try again, but experience the PERFECT LOVE of God unto being BORN ANEW.CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., MAcovenants.llc1@yahoo.com2021-01-1840 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayTreatment of Cannabis Use Disorder.The first step to treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder is to admit, as does the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel, that it exists. After that, the American Society of Addiction Medicine treatment matrix may be applied, with the determined level of care contingent upon where one might indeed fall on the continuum of psychological and biological need.In the end, not only may Cannabis Use represent a behavioral health concern, but that there is also efficacious treatments available, as one is willing to seek assistance.CONTACT:Michael David Clay...2020-12-2233 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Should I Stay or Should I Go?Christians are called to service and part of that service includes the need for commitment.God never FORSAKES or ABANDONS us. Rather, we instead choose to reject Jesus Christ.To be as Christ is to in all ways live by the WORD in Living WORD application.Learning when to walk away is as important as knowing when to stay.CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yaoo.com2020-12-1439 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayCannabis Intoxication and Withdrawal.Cannabis use has numerous safety issues associated.Examining the psychoactive and physiological affects/effects of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in Cannabis, tells much about what may happen with long-term use.CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.thewordhouse@frontier.com2020-11-0938 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Called to GREATNESS!Not what you are, but whom you are, that makes ALL the difference.Too many spend too little time getting to know the person, and resort to simply judging others by what they see.After ALL, in the end, image is just that, nothing more than an ILLUSION.What endures is what we are, not what we appear to be, and FORTUNATELY for us, ALL of us are born to be Jesus Christ.What we do with this CALLING is entirely up to us.CONTACT:Dr. Michael...2020-10-0447 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayCannabis Use Disorder.According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Cannabis Use Disorder exists and represents a true behavioral health concern.Besides the risk of tolerance and withdrawal, the psychoactive ingredients in Cannabis not only interferes with childhood and adolescent physical and psychological development, but is a risk factor for adult Substance Use Disorder difficulties.CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.thewordhouse@frontier.com2020-09-2851 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayCognitive Behavior Therapy and NICOTINE Replacement in Treating Nicotine Use DisorderRespective of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Treatment Matrix, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and NICOTINE Replacement are two effective approaches to addressing Nicotine Use Disorder.Combining Early Intervention with Outpatient Care aid to arrest the use of not only Nicotine, but also Tobacco and Vape Cessation in addressing both biochemical and psychological factors contributing to a American Psychiatric Association - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual diagnosis.CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.thewordhouse@frontier.com2020-09-2058 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Technology and the WORD of God.Regardless the medium, God's WORD resounds.Anything less, simply CONFUSION.CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-09-1300 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Pride and Glory.The difference between Pride and Glory resides in Jesus Christ.If not of God and the Holy Spirit, then bound for failure.CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com.2020-08-2356 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayTobacco Related Use Disorder.The primary psychoactive substance in tobacco is nicotine.As basis for misuse and dependence, nicotine makes associated health and behavioral health disorders associated with tobacco difficult to treat.Because of nicotine tolerance and withdrawal, a diagnosis of Tobacco Related Use Disorder often requires clinical intervention.CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.thewordhouse@frontier.com2020-08-1854 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Knowledge and Wisdom.What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom when it comes to life decisions?WORD suggests as much both are important, wisdom far exceeds knowledge, especially as applied to salvation.CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-08-0258 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayStimulant Use Disorder, Continued.Review of the American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, identification of stimulant intoxication, with general treatment considerations, based upon American Society of Addiction Medicine Level of Care criterion.CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.thewordhouse@frontier.com2020-07-3057 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayAmerican Psychiatric Association (APA), Diagnostic and Statistical (DSM) Manual - Stimulant Use DisorderRecent study indicates cocaine (stimulant) as the second most addictive and addicted substance in the United States behind heroin (opioid).The American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual also includes in the category of Stimulant Use Disorder both amphetamine, and methamphetamine.Diagnostic criterion, as well American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) treatment recommendations, remains consistent within all Substance Use Disorders.CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.thewordhouse@frontier.com2020-07-1400 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Innocence.Innocent until proven guilty.As much grace and mercy, saving requires confession of iniquity and sin.The only way to innocence is Jesus Christ.CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-07-1259 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Freedom.There is no such thing as total FREEDOM except in Jesus Christ.Only when bound to God's Perfect Love, are we FREED to love others in Perfect Love.From the lesser to the greater, unconditional love means we are thus in Christ Jesus totally FREED from the bondage of our human expectations.CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com.2020-07-0500 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayOpioid Use Disorder and Beyond.All Substance Use Disorders share much in common.Many of the American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, criterion are one and the same across all categories of substances identified.Were it that the human condition most generally would be prone to Addiction, ALL humanity appears to require a HIGHER POWER to save them.CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D.Min., M.A.thewordhouse@frontier.com2020-07-0355 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayResidential Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, Level 3.5, 3.7, and 4.0 Care. Where one lies on a continuum of emotional, psychological, and spiritual maturity, speaks to the need for more intensive and/or restrictive measures and modes of treatment in order to achieve and maintain abstinence.The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Levels 3.5, 3.7, and 4.0 of Residential Treatment represents the most intensive and restrictive substance abuse and chemical dependency care available.When lesser Levels of Care have been unsuccessful in stopping the use of illicit substances, Residential Care is an option to immediately stop the use of the illicit substance, as well continue to foster the development...2020-06-3051 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayAmerican Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level 2.5 and 3.1: Partial Hospitalization and Halfway House for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder.Level 2.5 Partial Hospitalization and 3.1 Halfway House or DRUG Rehabilitation Centers both provide additional higher levels of care (more restrictive and/or greater intensity) for persons failing outpatient oriented modes of treatment.Consideration for residential placement is based upon the degree less intensive and/or restrictive interventions are considered successful in stopping opioid use, as well reflect the need for increased social support and structure in maintaining sobriety.CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min., MAthewordhouse@frontier.com2020-06-2843 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?KHARMA and the WORD of God.With God there is always more.More than simply getting what you give, but more than even you deserve.You don't make it happen, God does!CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-06-281h 01What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?House Divided.Love is the universal language of God.By the power of the Holy Spirit, God reconciles all in Jesus Christ.To love one another is God's Royal Law.Royal Law and FORGIVENESS alone are in Jesus Christ the only means to Perfect Love and Abundant Life.CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., MAcovenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-06-2546 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayASAM Level 2.1 - Intensive Outpatient Services for Opioid Use Disorder. American Society of Addiction Medicine Level 2.1, Intensive Outpatient Services, differs for Level 1 Care in that it is more Intensive, Restrictive, and with more stringent Accountability.Dimensions of Readiness for Change, Risk-Relapse Potential, and Living Environment dictate that without an increased level of external control, the patient is not likely to be capable of not using illicit substances.Nonetheless, the goal remains encouragement of change from within, with outside help being supportive in nature.CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min., MAthewordhouse@frontier.com.2020-06-1454 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Where is Utopia?Simply, No God; No Peace.The answer to the question? There is such thing, and Utopia never will be!The natural begs for order. The WORD of God is the only way to calming the storm of chaos.More than simply a human ideal, the Kingdoms of God and Heaven are ruled by Divine Order and the Holy Spirit.You cannot get to either, without first coming to Jesus Christ.CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., MAcovenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-06-1452 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Bullying.There is only one way to social justice and that is God's righteousness in WORD, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.All else is humanism; iniquity and sin.If not God's way, then no way.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-06-0749 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayPhysiological and Psychological Implications of ASAM Dimensions.The American Society of Addiction Medicine Dimensions and Levels of Care correspond well with the physiological and psychological basis to Addictions Treatment overall.More then than simply a matter of physiology, the psychological necessarily ensures sustainability, as it comes to overcoming Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorthewordhouse@frontier.com.2020-05-3153 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Crazy.Crazy is as Crazy does!God's WORD is sanity for the mind, as well refreshment for the soul.More than flesh and body, we are reborn to life in the love of God in Christ Jesus.CONTACT:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., MAcovents.llc1@yahoo.com.2020-05-3138 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?A Full Life.WORD is to give, and it will be given back unto you.It is impossible to "out give" God.Don't shut out life simply because you are afraid to live.Contact:Dr. Michael David Clay, D. Min., MAcovenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-05-1730 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayAmerican Society of Addiction Medicine Level 1 - Opioid and Medication Assist TreatmentAs the clinical presentation would include either overt INTOXIFICATION and/or RISK FOR WITHDRAWAL, there is also a corresponding risk for RELAPSE and ONGOING USE.Implicitly this risk thus reduces the efficacy of Level 1 Outpatient Care absent Medication Assist Treatments, such as that of combining psychological counseling with prescribed Buprenorphine and Naloxone.With an immediate reduction in the use of opioids, the body is given much needed time to physically, cognitive, and psycho-socially recover.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorthewordhouse...2020-05-1044 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Not Empty Handed.Regardless the sacrifice, if made in the PERFECT LOVE of God, you'll never leave EMPTY HANDED.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-05-1044 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Virtue.To know as well desire to do what is right is all part of the divine calling.Virtue is more than simply how we act, it is who we are in Jesus Christ.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-05-0341 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayAmerican Society of Addiction Medicine Level 1.0 - Outpatient CareThe American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level 1.0 is Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment for all Substance Related and Addictive Disorders.For a diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder, American Psychiatric Association - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (APA-DSM), the choice of whether to recommend a Medication Assist Treatment option with Outpatient care comes down to the sound estimation of the RELAPSE potential for this, the MOST addicted category of substance in America today.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorthewordhouse@frontier.com.2020-04-2641 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Changes.What is change?If you don't know how it works, or uncertain if it works, you're likely not going to cooperate.Personal RESISTANCE is often the greatest obstacle to Godly transformation.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-04-1952 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Creatures of Habit.Who we are in life, either is dictated by our natural experiences in life, or the WORD of God.Lest we accept the the WORD of God as life, we are bound to the terms of our carnal nature.Jesus Christ alone sets us free at the end of our natural human being, to be what God has already called us to in the Holy Spirit. life eternal.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-04-1848 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayAmerican Society of Addiction Medicine Criterion of Care - Part 2.Continued examination of the American Society of Addiction Medicine criterion of care, across all levels and dimensions of assessment, and recommendation for treatment.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorthewordhouse@frontier.com.2020-04-1150 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Easter Every Day.Salvation is a daily walk. To live as Christ is the ultimate gain.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-04-1137 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Seeing is BELIEVING.Intimacy requires TRUST and nothing proves TRUST more than experiencing the LOVE of GOD in Christ Jesus.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-03-2944 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayAmerican Society of Addiction Medicine Criterion of Care Combining the American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel, criterion with that of the American Society of Addiction Medicine criterion for appropriate levels of care, provides the best determination of where treatment begins for Opioid Abuse and Dependence.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorthewordhouse@frontier.com.2020-03-261h 01WORD with Dr. Michael David ClayAfter the Diagnosis of Opioid Use.Interpretation of the findings associated with the diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder, speaks greatly, to not only the course or progression of disorder, but also appropriate intervention and recovery.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorthewordhouse@frontier.com.2020-03-151h 04What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?Finding Your Way.There are many roads to travel, but only one back home.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-03-1553 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClayAmerican Psychiatric Association, DSM, Criterion of Opioid MISUSERecognize the symptoms of Opioid MISUSE, according to the American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel, personalized implications, along with present avenues of credible care and treatment.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorthewordhouse@frontier.com.2020-03-011h 06WORD with Dr. Michael David ClayStart with the FACTS.Being honest and truthful is the only viable means to finding good answers and solutions in life. Self-destruction and oftentimes death follow lying to self. To live drug and alcohol-free requires one find courage enough to follow the facts to the only true answer; being true to yourself.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorthewordhouse@frontier.com.2020-02-1659 minWORD with Dr. Michael David ClaySo You Think You May be a Drug Addict?How to know if you are a drug addict, based upon the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders.What it is to be an Addict, with treatment implications in mind.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorthewordhouse@frontier.com.2020-02-101h 03What is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?LIVING WORD Within You . . . .God's LIVING WORD alive within you.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-02-0247 minWhat is COVENANTS Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?What is Covenants Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry?How Covenants Specialized Pastoral Care/Christian Counseling Ministry is different from psychological counseling.Contact:Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.covenants.llc1@yahoo.com2020-01-2700 min