Abundant Life Christian Counseling Services


Dr. Rickey A. Nation, Ph.D. and wife, Tammy EDUCATION Ordained Minister Ph.D. Christian Psychology NCCA, Christian Counselor NCCA, Pastoral Counselor NCCA, Temperament Counselor NCCA, Board Certified Sexual Therapy Board Certified Clinical Supervisor through the National Board of Christian Clinical Therapists Dr. Nation has extensive training through Bethany Divinity College and Seminary in the following: Addictiveness Biblical Marriage & Family Counseling Biblical Reality Counseling Biblical Depression Counseling Biblical Crisis Counseling Dr. Nation received training in Biblical Counseling as part of his seminary education and is licensed by the Church to the Gospel Ministry. He has been counseling families and individuals since 1991. EXPERIENCE Dr. Nation worked in restaurant management, sales and marketing for a total of 7 years. He also began three different youth ministries in several schools. This experience enabled him to begin Abundant Life Christian Counseling Services and write the unique course, How To Begin A Counseling Ministry and Take It Higher. ADVISOR FOR COUNSELING DEPT. Bethany Divinity College and Seminary CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR Satasota Academy Christian Counseling National Board of Christian Clinical Therspists (Supervisor) APS Certified AFFILIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS Nominated Outstanding Young American Nominated Who's Who In Business NCCA, Professional Clinical Member NCCA, License # NA72655 Member, Roane County Chamber of Commerce since 2006	Hope When There Is No Hope by Dr. Rickey A. Nation When in a crisis, people need hope. Hope allows us to see beyond the immediate to the anticipated or expected outcome. Hope can be called a spiritual life-saver. The following poem, by an unknown author, illustrates the importance of hope: Lend me your hope for a while, I seem to have mislaid mine. Lost and hopeless feelings accompany me daily, pain and confusion are my companions. I know not where to turn; looking ahead to future times does not bring forth images of renewed hope. I see troubled times, pain-filled days, and more tragedy. Lend me your hope for awhile, I seem to have mislaid mine. Hold my hand and hug me; listen to all my ramblings, recovery seems so far distant. The road to emotional healing and spiritual freedom] seems like a long and lonely one. Lend me your hope for awhile, I seem to have mislaid mine. Stand by me, offer me your presence, your heart and love. Acknowledge my pain, it is so real and ever present. I am overwhelmed with sad and conflicting thoughts. Lend me your hope for awhile; a time will come when I will heal [from all emotional pain and be set free from all spiritual bondage] , and I will share my renewal, hope and love with others. Friends, look to God for your hope. He never fails and wants to comfort you. Psalms 147:3 “He healeth the broken in heart and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalms 42:5 “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”

Where hope never ends and help is always available!

Abundant Life Christian Counseling Services & Training Center
520 W. Tri-Co. Blvd. | Oliver Springs, TN 37840
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