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My name is John Guerrero. I’m a counselor-in-training, receiving a degree in Counseling and Development. I have several years of experience working with children, youth, and families. Over the years my passion has become more clear – I care deeply about helping people to overcome barriers, discover how to live more fully, and become the people they want to be. I write this blog to help parents, educators, and anyone working with kids and teenagers, and to help families to grow and develop. Thanks for visiting!
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- Making good goals for the new year
I’ve never been a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions. All too often, people make resolutions for the year, with big intentions and a heart-felt commitment to achieve their goals, but then after a few months the passion fizzes and the resolution fades away. I’ve been guilty of this so many times in my life. In the past I’ve started the new year with a commitmentContinue reading “Making good goals for the new year” - Grace for those who are imperfect but redeemed
My wife tells me often that I’m a great dad, that I’m a great husband, that I do a good job of taking care of things, that she appreciates me. I have to admit that I don’t always agree with her. I often struggle to see my own “goodness” even when she makes a point to highlight what she believes is good about me. I appreciateContinue reading “Grace for those who are imperfect but redeemed” - Kids: Let Them Be Who God Made Them To Be
My son is 9. He’s still discovering his interests and skills. He’s a smart kid. He’s gifted in many areas. There are things that he enjoys and abilities that he’s developing. This is all a part of the normal process of growing up. There are also things that he just isn’t into very much, and things that he’s really not that great at. And as weContinue reading “Kids: Let Them Be Who God Made Them To Be” - 3 Principles for Understanding Our Purpose and Calling
“God didn’t just stumble across your life and decide to use you.” This is a quote from my pastor’s sermon from this morning, as he talked about the calling that God has placed on all of our lives, and the fact that none of us has been forgotten when it comes to God unfolding His sovereign plan. He talked about Jeremiah’s call into the ministry ofContinue reading “3 Principles for Understanding Our Purpose and Calling” - Viewing Enjoyment as Worship
I have come to greatly enjoy the art of fly fishing. I call it an art, because I’ve learned that it involves way more than just tossing a hook into the water and waiting for a fish to grab it. Fly fishing involves a technique that needs to be finely tuned and practiced. It may not be that the cast makes much of a difference whenContinue reading “Viewing Enjoyment as Worship” - The Church, Disciples, Christianity: Sunday Scripture Thoughts
Today is Sunday – the day that millions of Christians will wake up, get themselves dressed and ready and “go to church.” They will worship, pray, hear some teaching, and (hopefully) find fellowship among other believers who encourage them for the week ahead. It’s a Sunday tradition that I myself grew up with and practiced for many, many years (although it’s been kind of different forContinue reading “The Church, Disciples, Christianity: Sunday Scripture Thoughts”
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