Bullying in marriage is never God’s desire. Bullied spouses learn to be quiet, say “I’m sorry,” and try harder. Find out what to do if you’re married to a bully in this post by guest writer Karen Gaul, whose article appeared first here on The Biblical Counseling Coalition website. It is used with permission. (IMPORTANT: If you are in physical danger … Read More
Help for Compassion Fatigue
Compassion fatigue can tire a biblical counselor and sideline him or her. The good news is compassion fatigue is largely preventable. This article by Joshua Waulk, director of Baylight Counseling, appeared first here at Biblical Counseling Coalition‘s blog and is used with permission. During my law enforcement career, my comrades and I were repeatedly instructed to use caution when responding … Read More
Running on the Narrow Road
Running on the narrow road helps you avoid the ditches of legalism and license — two problems that can lead to problems your counselees may have. This article by biblical counselor Joshua Waulk, the director of Baylight Counseling in Tampa, Florida, first appeared here on his website and is used with permission. Unless you’re a Navy Seal or a Tough … Read More
15 Questions for Following Jesus on Social Media
How are you using social media to follow Jesus? Or is it leading you into darkness? This article appeared first on Unlocking the Bible and is used with permission. –Ed. Social media is everywhere today. We can’t watch anything on TV without being reminded of the option to tweet about what we are watching. Now with smartphones we can use … Read More
Thank You for Your Faithfulness!
As 2015 comes to a close, we want thank your for your faithfulness and share hope-filled highlights of the work made possible by friends like you. As a result of your faithful support and prayers, we’ve seen: Marriages restored. Families transformed. Lives renewed. [dt_button size=”medium” animation=”none” icon=”” icon_align=”left” color=”” link=”https://www.egsnetwork.com/gift2/?giftid=1F9F6773-11CC-49BC-BD54-3B535D1BD6DF” target_blank=”true”]CLICK TO DONATE ONLINE[/dt_button] Three of our many highlights of 2015: We opened a new … Read More
When Your Home Becomes an Idol!
Writing on her idol, today’s guest author is Jeanna Harrison, a student pastor’s wife and mom to three little girls, Jeanne blogs about finding contentment in the lot God has given us—be it beautiful, painful, or at times downright disgusting! Back when I was learning how to drive, my dad used to say, “You drive the car. Don’t let the … Read More
A Letter to Parents from a Former Porn Addict
…and a pastor’s daughter! Formerly a porn addict, best-selling author Anne Marie Miller — and a pastor’s kid and ministry leader — candidly shares 3 things parents must know about porn. This post appeared first at her blog and is used here with her permission. Here’s the first of two parts. –Ed. Dear Parents, Please allow me a quick moment … Read More
Why You Need a Wise Friend!
Everyone needs a wise friend or ten! Have you ever had a friend who went off the rails? It’s the husband who leaves it all behind to pursue the supposed greener pastures of adultery. It’s the young man in a good job who suddenly crashes and burns because of an addiction that takes control. It’s the woman who cracks under pressure … Read More
How to Launch a Counseling Center
Have you wondered if your church could have its own biblical counseling ministry? You can but it take some careful planning and equipping to LAUNCH a biblical counseling ministry with excellence. We would love the opportunity to help you. Check out these stories of churches that got the vision to reach their church and community through Biblical Counseling with lay … Read More
