“I come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
Abundant Life Christian Counselling Services
and Training Center
Volume 19, Issue 83
April—June 2017
A word from Dr. and Mrs. Nation
Dear Praying Family:
God continues to amaze
us by His freeing power and answered prayer.
We are witnessing the
freeing power of God releasing
His people from addictions of
many types such as alcohol and
pornography. God’s power is
not limited! Praise His Name!
Recently, we were contacted by a local pastor with the
sad news of his church dissolving. However, the church voted
unanimously to donate the entire contents to Abundant Life,
as well as donating several thousand dollars (exact amount is
not known as of this writing) to
further God’s ministry of freedom at Abundant Life. Here is
the amazing part! I have been
praying for several months and
asking God to give us $10,000.
He has exceeded that amount.
Also, Mrs. Nation is praying for
a large donation for repairs and
replacement of a new phone
system. God has exceeded that
amount! Praise His name! Paul
wrote in Ephesians 3:20, “now
unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all
that we are or think, according
to the power that worketh in
us.”
Dr. and Mrs. Nation
Temperament Tips!
Children need parents to recognize their uniqueness. Parents need
to understand and acknowledge
that each of their children is different. They may have some similar
temperament traits, yet each is one
of a kind.
God blesses families as He does
churches with individuals who are
all different, but each has different
Spiritual gifts and qualities to
strengthen and build the family.
As parents recognize each
child’s talents and temperament
strengths, they can develop these
in order for the children to learn to
use their temperament strengths to
overcome weak areas in their lives.
Parents need to have children
take the temperament assessment
in order to learn each child’s in
By: Tammy F. Nation, M.A.
born temperament. This will enable need your understanding and comthem to teach, protect, disciple,
passion.
correct, encourage and connect
with their child based upon that
child’s needs.
Proverbs 22:6 states, “Train up
a child in the way he should go:
and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
The way children should go is
based upon Biblical principals and
their unique temperaments. A Melancholy child would not respond
well to being taught to act like a
Sanguine. Nor would a Choleric
child respond well to being in an
environment in which they are never in control.
Parents, pray for each of your
children, teach them, love them,
and most of all know them. They
Reaching the World with the Gospel through
the Ministry of Counseling
Student News!
This last quarter has been a very busy one for three students whom have completed six hours of clinical supervision.
All degree students are required to fulfill six hour of supervision under clinical supervisor (Dr. Nation) and these
three have completed their six hours at the office of Abundant Life Christian Counseling Services.
They are all pictured below!!!
~ Ms. Marie Dusing ~
Abundant Life is a
Certified Academic
Institute and
Training Center
Dr. Rickey A. Nation,
Ph.D., is an International Representative
~ Mrs. Joy Wolfenbarger ~
~ Mr. Benjamin Clayton ~
By completing these six hours of clinical supervision, each student is closer to completion
of fulfilling their degree requirements and beginning their ministry of counseling.
Congratulations! We are very proud of you!
Please pray for these amazing students!
SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
Sponsoring
Churches:

Boswell Chapel

Trinity Baptist
Church of Knoxville

Riverside Baptist
Church
~ Kevin Hampton & Chloe Carmichael ~
These young people have completed the “Coping Skills for Children” and received a
Certificate of Completion. We are very proud of their accomplishments to deal with life
God’s way.
Praise and Prayer Requests
Dr. Nation— Praise the Lord for meeting all our needs. He is sufficient for all and everything we may need in this life.
Mrs. Nation— I praise God for meeting all my needs when I am weak and down. Please pray for strength as I continue to minister to my
students & also, as I follow God’s leading into a new area of life.
Miss Jo Kross— Thanking God for supplying my needs. Pray for me as I help with the grandchildren. Pray for my summer as I volunteer
at Cedine Bible Camp in the fishing area. Pray for safety & that more souls are reached for Jesus.
January—March 2017 Quarterly Review

$38,320 in free and reduced counseling and student services—48% of all counseling was given at the lowest
sliding scale, below sliding scale, or free in the third quarter of 2016.

Student services outreach in these states– Oakdale & Oak Ridge, TN.
We want to thank all of our donors!
Without you we would not have been able to get this new printer. THANK YOU!!!
The 4 Big Arguments in Parenting and How to Avoid them!
By: Dr. Rickey A. Nation, Ph.D.
Conflicts and issues in relationships are inevitable. Differences in temperaments, traditions,
training, etc. all give way to seeing life differently. The end result can be arguments. However, there are
four specific arguments that must be avoided or resolved if marriages are to thrive.
The first argument, according to Howard Hendricks, former professor of Dallas Theological Seminary, is correcting the children. I remember, as a child, my parents arguing over how best to correct me.
Many parents continue to argue over correcting children. Usually one parent is too lenient and the other too
strict. The result is a fight or argument. At this point, both parents are hurt and the issue of discipline does
not get resolved correctly. The answer? Seek counsel, pray and ask God for guidance on how best to discipline and correct His children. See Ephesians chapter 6.
The second argument, according to Hendricks, is over responsibilities. Who does what and when?
As children age, mature, and grow in responsibilities, this scenario changes. The answer? Pray and agree
upon the goal. In other words, what are we attempting to accomplish? Which person is better suited to accomplish this task? In most families, there is one parent that does all or most of the responsibilities. This
person can become resentful and feel used. By seeking God in prayer and agreeing in unity on how best to
assume responsibilities, this scenario can be avoided.
The third argument concerns activities, but is closely related to argument number 2. The conflict
concerns too many or too few activities. The answer is similar to number 2. What are we attempting to accomplish? From there, seek God in prayer, prioritize and work together as a team in this area.
The last argument is over friends and can include dating. Usually one parent agrees and the other
disagrees. The answer? Seek counsel from others in similar situations and pray for wisdom. See James 1:5.
Please keep in mind children do not do what we expect but what we inspect. Therefore, both parents
must be united in areas where their views are mutual. From there, other areas can be agreed upon.
Friends, also keep in mind that part of Satan's strategy is to divide. He attempts to divide us over
family issues. God states in Matthew 6:33, "But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness,
and all these things shall be added unto you." By putting God first in each of the four big areas of disagreements, much arguing and disagreeing can be avoided or
resolved.
Abundant Life Christian Counselling
Services & Training Center
520 W. Tri-County Blvd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
Phone: 865-435-5706
Fax: 865-435-4796
Email: [email protected]
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“”When you compromise who
you are to get what was never
meant to be yours, the price
you pay in more misery and
hardship far exceeds any
small benefit you may gain.”
~ Dr. Nation
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beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.” Matt.7:24-25 KJV
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—Dr. & Mrs. Nation
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