Truly embracing God’s love for you — especially if you’ve experienced the horror of sexual abuse — is the way to hope and healing. Do you want healing too? Read Monica’s story and learn how gospel-centered counseling helped remove stumbling blocks to her faith. Consider biblical counseling for you or a loved one too. This article by biblical counselor Shannon Kay McCoy, featured on Heart2Heart … Read More
Overcoming the Downward Spiral of Sin
Have you spiraled into sin? Are you ready to “turn around”? Guest writer and pastor Paul Tautges encourages us to understand and stop the decline. There’s hope! His article appeared first here on his website and is used with permission. Recognizing the Spiral The downward spiral of sin is a consistent pattern in human beings. Therefore, we must heed the … Read More
Broken Is Better — Here’s Why
Broken is better. Guest blogger Suzanne Holland brings home the truth that your reponse to life’s problems is what matters. And a biblically healthy response is what ultimately brings glory to God. Her article appeared first here and is used with permission. –LAM In This Life, You Will Have Trouble Life is full of pain and suffering. In a world … Read More
How Text Messaging Messes Up Marriage!
Text messaging: It often interferes with meaningful communication in marriage. How can you tell if text messaging is a problem for you? And what can a married couple do about it? This article by counselor Joshua Waulk appeared first here on his website and is used with permission. (Edited for length–Ed.) Communication, or a lack thereof, is a common complaint in marriage … Read More
10 Principles for Marriage & Marriage Counseling
10 Principles for marriage helps couples know what a God-honoring marriage looks like. Biblical counselor Bob Kellemen also includes a link to a one-page PDF document for you to use in your own marriage and with the couples you counsel. These 10 principles for marriage appeared first here on Bob’s website and is used with permission. Gospel-Centered Marriages I’ve done a … Read More
Counseling Childhood Sexual Abuse
Childhood sexual abuse is alarmingly common. And counseling people who’ve endured childhood sexual abuse is difficult for any counselor. In this article by Joshua Waulk, director of Baylight Counseling, you’ll learn the importance of patience in the counseling process. You’ll also see why the church must get involved. “We will remember that God waits while we learn.” Diane Langberg, PhD, author of … Read More
Who’s the Real Problem in My Marriage? Me!
Who’s at fault in my marriage? It’s me. Pastor-counselor Bob Kellemen shares insights for marriage from one of his favorite mariage books. It appeared first here on Bob’s website and is used with permission. (Edited for space. -Ed.) What Causes Marriage Fights and Quarrels? My wife, Shirley, and I are watching a Paul David Tripp marriage seminar video series based … Read More
3 Premarital Pitfalls for Engaged Couples
Engaged couples (and their loved ones), please pay attention for the common premarital pitfalls. Address them before you marry. This article by biblical counselor Eliza Jane Huie appeared first here on The Biblical Counseling Coalition and is used by permission. As a marriage counselor, I have seen my share of troubled marriages. While each marital crisis is unique, one thing … Read More
Rest: Too Busy NOT to Rest!
Rest.Would you love to rest like Jesus? Eliza Jane Huie shares practical insights to enjoy the guilt-free rest you need Her article appeared first on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. If sleep were a spiritual gift, then my husband has it. Not only does he have the amazing ability to take cat naps just about anywhere he … Read More