Manny Vazquez, LMFT

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• Living Righteously Before the LORDFebruary 22, 2026
  Tonight, our Blessed Holy Spirit led me to 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, where Paul taught: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: You know that you were Gentiles,… Read more: Living Righteously Before the LORD
• My Cloud of WitnessesFebruary 20, 2026
  Who are your favorite people to be around? My favorite people to be around include my Wife, my Mother-in-Law, my Mom, my Siblings, my Extended Family, and my Friends, many… Read more: My Cloud of Witnesses
• Agape Love and Eros LoveFebruary 19, 2026
  Tonight, our Blessed Holy Spirit drew me to Zephaniah 3:14-20, which reads: “Sing, O daughter of Zion!Shout, O Israel!Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,O daughter of Jerusalem!The LORD… Read more: Agape Love and Eros Love
• Descent and AscentFebruary 17, 2026
  If there were a biography about you, what would the title be? My life has been marked by an illness that is in its 39th year. Although I won’t identify… Read more: Descent and Ascent
• The Future of Marriage, According to Our Blessed LORD Jesus ChristFebruary 10, 2026
  Today, our Blessed Holy Spirit, drew my attention to Matthew 22:23-33: “The same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Him, Moses said that if a man… Read more: The Future of Marriage, According to Our Blessed LORD Jesus Christ
• A Traditional Treat at ChristmasFebruary 8, 2026
  What’s your favorite thing to cook? Probably going back centuries, the Mexican people (and other cultures, as well) prepare a wonderful treat, usually at Christmastime. I’m talking about tamales. In… Read more: A Traditional Treat at Christmas
• Our LORD’s Faithful ProvisionFebruary 1, 2026
  Today, our Blessed Holy Spirit led me to Ruth 2: “There was a relative of Naomi’s husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz.… Read more: Our LORD’s Faithful Provision
• Recapturing the Practices of the Ancient ChurchJanuary 31, 2026
  Today, I was drawn by our Precious Holy Spirit to Acts 2:46-47: “So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their… Read more: Recapturing the Practices of the Ancient Church
• Our LORD, our ShepherdJanuary 29, 2026
  Tonight, in my time of devotion, the Holy Spirit led me to Psalm 23, which says the following: “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to… Read more: Our LORD, our Shepherd
• Honor God with Your TraditionsJanuary 26, 2026
  Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. We have a number of favorite family traditions that we practice at particular times of the year and also throughout the… Read more: Honor God with Your Traditions
• The Truth vs. the lies of the worldJanuary 26, 2026
  Tonight, our Precious Holy Spirit drew me to Romans 1 where the Apostle Paul writes: “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel… Read more: The Truth vs. the lies of the world
• Spending Time with GodJanuary 25, 2026
  What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? Today’s prompt in WordPress was a fun one to consider. I thought of all the fun things I love to… Read more: Spending Time with God
• When We Come to the End of Ourselves…January 24, 2026
  Today, my Wife and I saw the movie, “Hamnet,” a fictionalized account of William Shakespeare, his Wife, and their Children. Spoiler alert! If you don’t want to know the story… Read more: When We Come to the End of Ourselves…
• The Coming Judgment of GodJanuary 24, 2026
  Today, the Holy Spirit led me to Isaiah 24: “Behold, the LORD makes the earth empty and makes it waste,Distorts its surfaceAnd scatters abroad its inhabitants.And it shall be:As with… Read more: The Coming Judgment of God
• Honor God in EverythingJanuary 23, 2026
  List five things you do for fun. In my counseling with my Clients, I often ask them to identify several interventions that they could do to develop better mental health.… Read more: Honor God in Everything
• Please, Torii, Know That We Love YouJanuary 22, 2026
  If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be? Our dog, Torii, is a special one, but she’s not the sharpest knife in the set, as… Read more: Please, Torii, Know That We Love You
• In the Beginning…January 21, 2026
  Today, I want to focus on two familiar passages of Scripture that indicate a monumental Truth of God. The first passage is Genesis 1:1-2, where the Word says: “In the… Read more: In the Beginning…
• Immanuel, God With UsJanuary 21, 2026
  Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. Anybody who knows me, knows that I go by Manny. My official first name on my birth certificate is Manuel,… Read more: Immanuel, God With Us
• I Absolutely Love Being a CounselorJanuary 21, 2026
  What’s your dream job? My dream job is exactly what I’m doing right now. Our Blessed LORD has led me perfectly into my current role as a Licensed Marriage and… Read more: I Absolutely Love Being a Counselor
• I Will Follow a Servant-LeaderJanuary 19, 2026
  What makes a good leader? I have studied many leaders in history, and I’ve noticed many things about them. Many of them came upon the scene when they were really… Read more: I Will Follow a Servant-Leader
• Loved by God, my Family, and my FriendsJanuary 18, 2026
  Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? In my life, I have always felt loved by God. As a child, I always sensed His presence in… Read more: Loved by God, my Family, and my Friends
• Jesus is LoveJanuary 18, 2026
  1 Corinthians 13 says the following: “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.… Read more: Jesus is Love
• Would I Un-invent Anything?January 18, 2026
  If you could un-invent something, what would it be? I would un-invent nothing. Allow me to explain. As a counselor, I meet people who have been through all sorts of… Read more: Would I Un-invent Anything?
• The Roles of Husbands and Wives in MarriageJanuary 16, 2026
  We need to allow the Word of God to explain the Truth to us first, for it is the primary source of the knowledge of God. I’m going to look… Read more: The Roles of Husbands and Wives in Marriage
• God Created Them Male and FemaleJanuary 14, 2026
  Lately, I’ve been starting my blogs with my own commentary. Today, I will begin with the Blessed Word of God, for it is vitally important that we understand these principles.… Read more: God Created Them Male and Female
• God With UsJanuary 13, 2026
  As you look around and see what is happening in the world, I am sure you are wondering just how bad the lawlessness and the evil taking place can get.… Read more: God With Us
• The Coming Deliverance of IsraelJanuary 13, 2026
  Friends, it is vitally important that we all know what the LORD says about His chosen people, Israel. You have to ask yourself, why is there so much hatred of… Read more: The Coming Deliverance of Israel
• Husbands and Wives, Love and Serve Each OtherJanuary 10, 2026
  There are many misconceptions about marriage, some of them very harmful, not only to married couples, but to society as a whole. As I’ve stated before in a previous blog,… Read more: Husbands and Wives, Love and Serve Each Other
• The Second Coming of Our LORDJanuary 10, 2026
  Tonight, I meditated on a very pivotal passage in the Word of God, Revelation 19:11-16: “Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on… Read more: The Second Coming of Our LORD
• God’s Presence in Our LivesJanuary 8, 2026
  Psalm 34:11-14 declares the following: “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Who is the man who desires life, And loves many days,… Read more: God’s Presence in Our Lives
• In Anticipation of the End of All ThingsJanuary 5, 2026
  In 1 Peter 4:7-11, the Apostle Peter wrote: “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have… Read more: In Anticipation of the End of All Things
• Rejoice When Others Revile You Because of JesusJanuary 3, 2026
  In 1 Peter 4:12-14, the Apostle Peter wrote: “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to… Read more: Rejoice When Others Revile You Because of Jesus
• Be Anxious for NothingDecember 30, 2025
  Tonight, I meditated on Philippians 4:4-8, where the Apostle Paul stated:  “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord… Read more: Be Anxious for Nothing
• Walk in an Orderly WayDecember 29, 2025
  In 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, the Apostle Paul wrote: “But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and… Read more: Walk in an Orderly Way
• The Coming of the King ForetoldDecember 25, 2025
  In Isaiah 9:6-7, the Scriptures declare: “For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given;And the government will be upon His shoulder.And His name will be calledWonderful,… Read more: The Coming of the King Foretold
• Our LORD Jesus, God in the FleshDecember 22, 2025
  In Philippians 2:5-11, the Apostle Paul declared the following:“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it… Read more: Our LORD Jesus, God in the Flesh
• Our LORD Knows UsDecember 13, 2025
  Tonight, in my time of devotion, I meditated on these two passages of Scripture: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see… Read more: Our LORD Knows Us
• Life in Christ JesusDecember 10, 2025
  Tonight, in my time of devotion, I meditated on Romans 8:2, in which the Apostle Paul says the following: “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus… Read more: Life in Christ Jesus
• The Promise of the KingDecember 2, 2025
  In Micah 4:1-5, the Word of the LORD says the following: “Now it shall come to pass in the latter daysThat the mountain of the LORD’s houseShall be established on… Read more: The Promise of the King
• Family FirstNovember 9, 2025
  The basic building block of society is the family. Anything that denigrates the family denigrates society as a whole. And central to any family is the marriage relationship. For decades,… Read more: Family First
• How I Use My Christian Faith as a TherapistOctober 16, 2025
  As a Christian therapist, I get to meet people who are all in different places spiritually. Some of my Clients don’t know God at all, and some of them are… Read more: How I Use My Christian Faith as a Therapist
• Standing for God’s TruthSeptember 14, 2025
  In the last few weeks, I have spoken to people who have not been thrilled about this blog and how I proclaim God’s Truth unashamedly. Ever since the first martyr… Read more: Standing for God’s Truth
• Focused On Individual SolutionsAugust 1, 2025
  In my work as a counselor, my primary job is to help people resolve problems that are leading to things like depression and anxiety. Mental illnesses can come from various… Read more: Focused On Individual Solutions
• It Takes a FamilyJuly 27, 2025
  A popular saying in many circles is, it takes a village to raise a child. While I understand the sentiment, I don’t agree with it. I understand that there are… Read more: It Takes a Family
• Faith That Can Move MountainsJuly 18, 2025
  In Matthew 17: 17-21, the Bible records the following: “Then Jesus answered and said, ‘O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I… Read more: Faith That Can Move Mountains
• Knowing the will of GodJuly 13, 2025
  For many Christians, knowing, or discerning, the will of God is hard for them. Probably what I am referring to are life’s big decisions, not just the mundane, although God… Read more: Knowing the will of God
• Allowing the Holy Spirit to Guide YouJuly 6, 2025
  People who don’t believe in God often say there is no evidence that He exists. They point to scientific discoveries that appear to indicate that the Earth and the Universe… Read more: Allowing the Holy Spirit to Guide You
• Rooted in the Word of GodJuly 3, 2025
  If you are a Christian, then the Word of God should permeate your life. There are many Christians who feel like God is distant. I submit to you that God… Read more: Rooted in the Word of God
• Theologically informed psychologyJune 28, 2025
  Many people believe that theology and psychology are mutually exclusive. Nothing could be further from the truth. Because so many of the early psychological theorists were atheists or agnostics, many… Read more: Theologically informed psychology
• Anxiety over the state of the worldJune 26, 2025
  In my work as a counselor, I meet people who have all sorts of reactions to what is going on around them. Due to recent events in the Middle East,… Read more: Anxiety over the state of the world
• Counseling in a Post (not really) Christian WorldJune 23, 2025
  How many times have you heard that we live in a post-Christian world, as if God cares that most people don’t consider themselves Christians anymore? The Bible often speaks of… Read more: Counseling in a Post (not really) Christian World
• Hello World!June 22, 2025
  My name is Manny Vazquez, and I am a Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. On this website, I will talk about all matters related to Clinical Psychology from a… Read more: Hello World!

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