This is the first article in our new series on Mental Health. In this series, our counselors hope to call churches and Christians to re-engage with the discussion and care for mental health struggles. There has perhaps never been a more confusing time for Christians and church leaders to address the topic of mental health. Corporate America and the media … Read More
How Pursuing God Brings Victory for Addicts
This article is part of our new series on addiction. In this series, our counselors are sharing how everyone can understand, overcome, and find freedom from addiction. February is the month that tests anyone who desires to change a bad habit. Whether we eat too much, drink too much, exercise too little, or feel trapped in damaging lifestyle choices, many … Read More
Addictive Relationships
This article is part of our new series on addiction. In this series, our counselors are sharing how everyone can understand, overcome, and find freedom from addiction. Is relationship addiction a real thing? The experience of “addiction” is when we want something too much and we feel like we need something so badly that we can’t live or experience happiness … Read More
When Life Seems Unfair – Responding Well to Trials
I had someone come into my office once and say, “It’s not fair – God seems not to ever send even an ounce of compassion my way. My life is falling apart, and He doesn’t even seem to care. Why? How can I trust a God that doesn’t ever seem to come through?” Have you ever felt that way? Maybe … Read More
How You Can Find Hope From Easter
To many people, Easter is just another family holiday, and to some, it may even be a time of stress and drama. However, Easter can change how we view just about everything in life. For those seeking hope amidst some of the most difficult trials of life, Easter should be a tremendous source of hope! The hope of Easter matters … Read More
4 Reasons Why We Need Wise Friends
This week, the President of Ukraine boldly reminded the leadership of the United States of a powerful principle: in times of war, you need friends to have your back. No country and no individual can withstand every attack. There’s a spiritual lesson in this moment that we shouldn’t overlook. Over the past couple of years, many people lost track of … Read More
How God Brings Hope to Addicts
This is the first article in our new series on addiction. In this series, our counselors are sharing how everyone can understand, overcome, and find freedom from addiction. What image comes to mind when you hear the word “addict?” You may picture an addict as homeless and strung out, an alcoholic craving his next drink, or a teen who can’t … Read More
How Training Impacts Ordinary People
Why would ordinary people invest their time and resources to learn biblical counseling? Read the following testimony from one of our recent students for an example. “What a difference biblical counseling has made in my life! In taking this training, I now truly understand that every answer to life’s struggles is found in the Scriptures. Being a part of this … Read More
Finding Hope in Hard Times
One of the best-known passages in the Bible is Proverbs 3:5-6. However, the verses that follow are just as important for us to get the full idea of what’s being taught. Understanding these verses can bring us great hope if we will trust God with our future. Even in times of great difficulty, this passage gives us four reasons why we … Read More
