People in this culture tend to spend a lot of time and money on education in order to get a good job. I think it’s even more important to spend time educating yourself on who you are and what type of life partner you’d like to have. When you marry someone, you live...
Green, Yellow and Red Flags when Partner Picking
I’m so glad that a friend of mine sent me the article “Green Flags: 16 Good Signs In a New Relationship or Partner” by Kelly Gonsalves. It’s good stuff that I’m going to be using with my clients. The first good sign is that they listen well. The last is that you feel...
What to do when you’re anxious
Everyday Faith | Aug 20 | Written By Becca J Yager for GatheratDawn As a counselor, I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, which can show up looking like worry, irritability, sleepless nights, and other symptoms. I have had the thought that someone...
Benefits of Premarital Counseling
I enjoy providing premarital counseling for couples. I’m all about prevention! It’s so much fun working with a couple who wants to learn the skills that can set them up for a successful marriage. Did you know that the state of MN will give you a discount on your...
Nothing can separate us: Remembering that God is with us
Love Series | May 31 | Written By Becca J Yager for GatheratDawn I was walking on the beach, enjoying the beauty of the glistening water. I could feel the warmth of the sunshine on me. I heard the waves crashing on the shore. I smelled the salty air.It...
On Mental Health
Someone close to me deeply struggled with depression this past year. They desperately needed help, support, and encouragement. And I felt like for the first time, I've been able to pay it forward and encourage someone who shared similar struggles as I did. I've...
When Our Baby Needed Open Heart Surgery, The Church Was There
by Becca Yager | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 comments | For Ericka Andersen The local church I went to when I was growing up is what helped me come to know Jesus personally and grow in my relationship with Him. I went to the...