The Power of an Encounter with God

The Power of an Encounter with God

by Lila Pisor In the course of counseling at NCM, our hope is that our clients can experience God’s transformation. This can come in a variety of ways, from a seemingly simple answered prayer request to encounters with His presence that transform and heal from the...
Seeing God in the Midst of Heartbreak

Seeing God in the Midst of Heartbreak

by Mike Manzie I had just finished a counseling session when I noticed a voicemail from Ed, a friend from church. He had recently moved away to another city. His voicemail stated that he was with his sister-in-law and needed some immediate counseling advice. I called...
The Joy Of Seeing Fruit

The Joy Of Seeing Fruit

by Russell Willingham In the midst of counseling, group work, and serving church leaders it’s easy to focus attention on the local impact of NCM. But God has a way of surprising our team when we least expect it. We recently participated in a national event where the...
The high price of striving to “be the man”

The high price of striving to “be the man”

by Rocky Pisor Gerald was very direct. There was a sense of urgency in his voice. As he unfolded his story, it was apparent that he had overcome many obstacles in life, but one remained. The anxiety was palpable as we talked together. He listed what he had overcome-...
This Garden’s Gonna Grow

This Garden’s Gonna Grow

by Russell Willingham It was a glorious day at the beach. The bride and groom were hand-in-hand as they faced the pastor and the pounding surf. His words of gratitude and humility to his wife were heart-felt. Her words of affection and delight to her husband were...