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True North Counseling Ministries Welcome to True North Counseling! We believe that Christ is man's only hope and all counseling is vain unless founded and based on Holy Scripture.

06/02/2026

Welcome to True North Counseling! We believe that Christ is man's only hope and all counseling is vain unless founded and based on Holy Scripture.

What God Actually Requires:“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justic...
06/02/2026

What God Actually Requires:

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” - Micah 6:8

It is easy to overcomplicate faith. We can turn it into a long list of goals, appearances, routines, opinions, disciplines, and outward markers that make us feel like we are doing the right things. But Micah 6:8 brings us back to something clear and grounding. God is not vague about what matters. He says to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with Him.

This is not a shallow or simple calling. It reaches into the way we treat people, the way we make decisions, the way we respond when we are wronged, the way we use influence, the way we handle success, and the way we carry ourselves when no one is watching.

To do justice means we do not only care about what benefits us. We care about what is right. We do not excuse dishonesty because it gives us an advantage. We do not ignore people because they are inconvenient. We do not use strength, status, money, or position to serve ourselves at the expense of others. Justice is not only something we talk about when the issue is large or public. It shows up in ordinary decisions. It shows up in honesty, fairness, responsibility, and the willingness to do what is right even when it costs more.

To love kindness means kindness is not treated like a personality trait we use when we feel like it. It becomes something we value, pursue, and practice. It means we do not confuse strength with harshness. We do not confuse truth with cruelty. A person walking with God should become harder to corrupt, but softer in the way they love people. Kindness does not mean weakness. It means our strength is submitted to God, and our words, actions, and attitudes are shaped by mercy instead of pride.

To walk humbly with God means we stop living like we are the center of everything. Humility keeps us teachable. It reminds us that every gift, opportunity, ability, and breath comes from Him. It keeps us from chasing recognition more than obedience. It keeps us from pretending we have everything figured out. Walking humbly means we stay close to God in the ordinary steps of life, not just when we need something from Him. It is daily dependence, daily surrender, and daily alignment with His ways.

This week, do not reduce faith to what people can see. Ask whether your life is becoming more just, more kind, and more humble before God. Not louder. Not more impressive. Not more religious on the outside while unchanged within. The life God calls us to is not complicated, but it is deeply challenging. Do what is right. Love mercy. Walk closely and humbly with Him.

Prayer: Lord, help me live the kind of faith that honors You in ordinary moments. Teach me to do what is right, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with You each day. Keep my heart from pride, selfishness, and empty appearances, and shape my life into one that reflects Your truth, mercy, and character. Amen.

Strength Under Control: “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger...
05/21/2026

Strength Under Control:

“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” - James 1:19

Most regretful words do not come from careful thought. They come from reaction. A tense conversation, a defensive moment, a misunderstood comment, a stressful day, and suddenly words come out faster than wisdom. James gives a simple but deeply challenging command: be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

This is not about becoming passive or avoiding hard conversations. It is about learning to respond from a place of self-control instead of impulse. There is a kind of strength that does not need to interrupt, overexplain, prove, snap back, or win the moment. It can pause. It can listen. It can weigh words before releasing them. That kind of strength is not natural to pride, but it is formed in a heart submitted to Christ.

Being quick to hear means we are willing to slow down long enough to understand before we assume. It means we do not enter every conversation already building our defense. Being slow to speak means we treat words like they matter, because they do. A sentence can bring peace or pour fuel on a fire. It can clarify or confuse. It can heal or leave damage behind. Being slow to anger means our emotions may be real, but they do not have to be in charge.

This matters in the places where life is most personal: at home, at work, in leadership, in relationships, in conflict, and even in the quiet thoughts we allow to run unchecked. The way we respond under pressure reveals what is leading us. Anyone can react quickly. But a person being shaped by Christ learns to pause, listen, pray, and answer with wisdom.

This week, pay attention to the gap between what you feel and what you say. That space may be small, but it matters. It is often where humility grows, where damage is avoided, and where God teaches us to carry strength with control.

Prayer: Lord, help me be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Teach me to pause before reacting, listen before assuming, and speak with wisdom instead of pride. Let my words and responses reflect patience, humility, and strength under Your control. Amen.

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"- Psalm 27:14Waiting is one of the ha...
05/12/2026

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"

- Psalm 27:14

Waiting is one of the hardest parts of faith because it forces us to live without immediate answers. Most people are willing to trust God when things are moving quickly, doors are opening, and progress feels obvious. The need for a deeper faith is often revealed in the seasons where nothing seems to change. The prayers feel unanswered. The opportunities seem delayed. The direction feels unclear, and slowly, impatience can turn into frustration or discouragement.

But throughout Scripture, waiting was never portrayed as weakness. Waiting on God is not passive surrender or doing nothing. It is remaining faithful while trusting that God is still working even when you cannot yet see the outcome.

Some of the most strongest people in the Bible spent long seasons waiting. Joseph waited through betrayal and prison before stepping into purpose. David was anointed king long before he ever wore the crown. Abraham waited years for God’s promise. Again and again, God used the waiting season to prepare people before the blessing arrived.

We often want God to move faster, but God is usually more concerned with who we are becoming than how quickly we arrive somewhere. Delays can develop patience, dependence, wisdom, humility, and endurance in ways instant success never could. The waiting season reveals what we truly trust in. If our peace disappears the moment life slows down, it may expose how much we rely on control instead of faith.

Psalm 27 does not say waiting will feel easy. It says to “be strong” and “take courage.” Why? Because waiting can test your heart. It can tempt you to force doors open that God has not opened yet. It can make you question whether God sees you at all. But courage in the waiting means choosing trust even before clarity arrives.

Sometimes God delays things not to punish you, but to protect you, mature you, or align circumstances in ways you cannot yet understand. A rushed blessing at the wrong time can become a burden instead of a gift. God sees the full picture while we only see the moment directly in front of us.

If you are in a waiting season right now, do not assume God has forgotten you. Some of the most meaningful growth happens in the quiet seasons where trust is being built beneath the surface. Keep praying. Keep obeying. Keep trusting. God is still working even when life feels still.

Prayer: Lord, give me strength in seasons of waiting when answers feel delayed and progress feels slow. Help me trust that You are still working even when I cannot see it clearly. Teach me patience, courage, and faithfulness while I wait for Your timing instead of my own. Amen.

~Rev. Rob Schroeder

WHAT A GODWINK! History was made when Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby as he would make Cherie DeVaux the first wom...
05/03/2026

WHAT A GODWINK!

History was made when Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby as he would make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner. But there's more!!!!

Golden Tempo’s victory feels like more than just a race...it echoes a deeper spiritual truth. Coming from dead last to first is a reminder that God often works in ways we don’t expect, lifting up what seems behind and turning it into something victorious.

Golden Tempo even has a cross on his head, a striking symbol that many would see as a reminder of faith right in the middle of the moment.

Before the race, Jockey José Ortiz shared “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13)

The horse was last but galloped to the lead. It's a reminder of another scripture “So the last shall be first, and the first last” (Matthew 20:16).

Sometimes in life, we feel like we’re falling behind, overlooked, or stuck in last place. But moments like this remind us the story isn’t over. With faith and endurance, what looks like defeat can turn into triumph.
Nothing is impossible with God!

Strength Where It Matters Most “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthia...
04/27/2026

Strength Where It Matters Most

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

— 2 Corinthians 12:9

There’s a natural instinct to hide weakness, to push through, keep appearances up, and rely on your own strength to carry everything.

In a world that values performance, control, and independence, weakness can feel like failure. But this verse flips that idea completely. What we try to avoid is actually where God does some of His best work!

Paul wasn’t asking for more strength to dominate his struggles. He was asking for relief. Instead, God gave him something better. Not the removal of pressure, but the promise that His grace would be enough in the middle of it. That His power shows up most clearly not when you have it all together, but when you don’t.

That changes how you approach hard seasons in life. Instead of seeing struggle as something that disqualifies you, it becomes something that can refine you. The moments where you feel stretched, tired, uncertain, or even inadequate are often the exact places where dependence on God grows deeper. And that kind of strength is different. It’s not surface-level confidence that disappears when things get hard. It’s steady, rooted, and not dependent on your circumstances.

This applies to your daily life more than you think. In your work, when things aren’t going your way. In training, when you feel off or weaker than usual. In relationships, when you don’t have the perfect response. You don’t need to pretend you have it all figured out. You need to stay grounded in the fact that God’s grace is already enough for what you’re facing.

Real strength isn’t pretending you’re strong all the time. It’s knowing where your strength actually comes from.

So this week, stop trying to carry everything on your own. Be honest about where you’re at, and let that be the place where God meets you. Because His power isn’t limited by your weakness. That’s exactly where it shows up the most.

Prayer: God, help me stop relying only on my own strength. Teach me to trust You in my weaknesses and to lean on Your grace when I feel stretched or overwhelmed. Remind me that Your power is enough for everything I face. Amen.

Courage in God's Presence: Deuteronomy 31:6"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the ...
04/21/2026

Courage in God's Presence:
Deuteronomy 31:6

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."

This verse is part of Moses’ final words to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. In Deuteronomy 31, Moses is 120 years old and is preparing to pass leadership to Joshua, as he will not enter the land himself. Moses encourages the people to trust in God’s faithfulness as they face the challenges of conquering the land.

In Deuteronomy 31:6, we find a message of courage rooted in God’s faithfulness. The Israelites were about to face daunting battles and unfamiliar challenges. It would be easy to give in to fear or feel abandoned in the face of difficulty. But Moses points them to a truth greater than their circumstances: God will go with them.

God doesn’t command us to be strong and courageous without providing the foundation for that strength and courage. The Israelites’ fear wasn’t misplaced—they were about to face real enemies with real power. But God’s message to them was clear: "Do not fear, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you." Their confidence wasn’t to be in the absence of danger, but in the presence of God.

We often face our own "Promised Land" moments—transitions, uncertainties, or fears about the future. Maybe it’s a change in job, family dynamics, health issues, or a new challenge. Like the Israelites, we might feel unequipped or anxious, uncertain about the road ahead. But God’s words through Moses resonate today just as they did then: “Do not fear... for the Lord your God goes with you.”

Prayer for the Week

Lord, thank You for the promise of Your presence. When I face challenges and fear, remind me that I can be strong and courageous because You go before me. Help me to trust in Your unfailing love and power, knowing that You will never leave or forsake me. Amen.

Stand Your Ground: Strength for the Spiritual Battle“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Pu...
11/24/2025

Stand Your Ground: Strength for the Spiritual Battle

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:10–11

Every believer faces moments where the pressure feels heavier than usual — not just physical exhaustion or emotional strain, but a deeper kind of resistance. The kind that hits your thoughts, your confidence, your purpose, your identity. The kind that whispers lies, stirs anxiety, or tries to drain the strength you’ve been building.
That’s spiritual attack.

And God doesn’t tell you to ignore it or pretend it’s not real.
He tells you to stand.

But not in your own strength.

Paul starts with this command:

“Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.”

This isn’t about inner toughness or natural willpower.
This is divine strength — the kind you receive, not the kind you manufacture.

When God calls you into battle, He equips you with His own power.
He fights with you and for you.

Then Paul says:

“Put on the whole armor of God…”

Notice: not your armor — His.
Armor crafted by the Creator.
Armor made for victory, not survival.
Armor designed to protect you where the enemy strikes hardest.

Why?

“…that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”

The enemy doesn’t always attack with obvious weapons. More often it’s subtle:

A whisper of doubt

A surge of discouragement

A hit to your confidence

A distraction sent at the worst time

A temptation disguised as convenience

A heaviness that doesn’t match your circumstances

This is why God calls you to armor up daily.
Spiritual battles require spiritual preparation.

And when you stand in God’s strength, not your own, the enemy has no answer for it.
He can attack.
He can push.
He can lie.
But he cannot break someone covered in God’s armor and filled with God’s Spirit.

This week, don’t face life unprepared.
Don’t walk into the battle of your mind without the armor that was built for you.
Stand your ground.
Stand in strength.
Stand in truth.
Stand in identity.
Stand knowing heaven backs you.

God equips you not just to endure the attack — but to overcome it.

Prayer:

Lord, strengthen me with Your might. Dress me in Your armor and steady my heart for the battles I face. Make me alert to the enemy’s schemes and confident in Your power. Fill my mind with truth, guard my heart with righteousness, and strengthen my faith so I can stand firm. Thank You that victory belongs to You. Help me walk boldly in that victory today. Amen.

True North Counseling Ministries offer our heartfelt thanks to our veterans for their gallant service to our country. We...
11/11/2025

True North Counseling Ministries offer our heartfelt thanks to our veterans for their gallant service to our country. We appreciate your courage and dedication to duty. Your sacrifices will not be forgotten.

We remember and honor all those who served, and especially those who are no longer with us, who made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives to safeguard the freedoms of this great nation.

We pray for our veterans and also their family members, that they will forever know the love and grace of our merciful Lord.

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."
-John 15:13 NIV

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,​ whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testi...
10/23/2025

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,​ whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.​" James 1:2-3 NIV

​It often seems difficult for us to find joy in the midst of adversity, but according to scripture, that's exactly what God directs us to do. Like a single flower blooming in a barren landscape, we are called to bring joy wherever we are and whatever the circumstances. It strengthens our faith and aligns us with our Maker.

God knows the difficulties that you are walking through. So, count it all joy!

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