Articles by Samuel Rainey

Samuel Rainey is a professional counselor primarily working with couples, men, and women addressing issues of sexuality, emotional health, relationships, and spirituality. He is the co-Author of So You Want to be a Teenager with Thomas Nelson. He earned his Masters in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in Seattle, Washington. When he is not roasting coffee, tending to his garden, or playing golf, he blogs about life process, parenting, and relationships at SamuelRainey.com. He can also be found on twitter @SamuelRainey. He and his wife reside in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee with their four children.


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Making Lemonade is an Art

T.V. shows like Mad Men, a series about an advertising agency set in the 60’s, are fascinating because they offer a look inside the minds that put words on paper or a screen that, in turn, speaks to our desire for more and better—the good life. One scene in this show has been on my mind…

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Knowing You’ll Be There

I picked up A Song of Fire and Ice, the first book of the Game of Thrones series made popular by HBO, on vacation last month. I’ve been engrossed in the story ever since. It’s tale of seven kingdoms, and their ruling families, fighting for the right to the iron throne, the ultimate seat of power….

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It Only Takes One

Our church had a guest pastor a few weeks ago and he shared some thoughts about 2 Samuel 9:1-13. I walked away realizing there were substantial implications for couples in regards to this biblical story of David and one of Jonathan’s son’s. In short, relationships are built by two people but it only takes one…

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Marrying Potential

Before marriage it’s really hard to experience enough life together to know the ups and downs that give them the a clear picture of what married life will look like. I know this because it’s not uncommon for a couple to walk into my office and explain that after a few years of marriage, they…

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