SELF-CARE: For the best self-care, biblically examine yourself (Matthew 7:1-5), beginning with a heart checkup. In part one of this 3-part series, you’ll discover… Why you may bristle at the word “self-care.” A definition of heart checkup. Self-care may sound…extravagant, even selfish. But for some of up — my old me! — I didn’t think I deserved self-care. Then I … Read More
PTSD: Help and Hope (part 3)
PTSD: Are you or a family member stuggling with PTSD symptoms? Want help? This is part 3 of a three-part series by guest author Greg Gifford and covers finding an advocate and handling daily responsibilities. Part 1 delved into understanding PTSD basics and Part 2 looked at flashbacks. This article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is … Read More
PTSD: Giving Help and Hope (part 1)
PTSD: Are you or a family member stuggling with symptoms of what our society labels post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Want help? In this 3-part series, guest writer Greg Gifford provides a biblical perspective for understanding and helping someone with symptoms of PTSD. This article appeared first here on The Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. Help for … Read More
Sexual Lust and Women
Sexual lust isn’t a guy’s problem only. In this frank article by Kelly Needham, she shares encouragement on how to handle this sin that embarrasses women. It begins with opening up and confessing sin. This article appeared first here at Revive Our Hearts and is used with permission. Lust, sexual fantasies, pornography, masturbation–these were all things common to man, not common … Read More
Is Your Soul Healthy?
So is your soul healthy? In this insightful post by Dr. Donna Hart, PhD, she helps you understand your restlessness as well as suggestions to regain soul health. Her article appeared first here on her website and is used by permission. One of the most difficult things in this life is to have a mind and soul of peace. It … Read More
Same-Sex Attraction: Do Ask, Do Tell, Let’s Talk
Same-sex attraction and how to talk about it … this is the topic of Brad Hambrick’s book Do Ask, Do Tell, Let’s Talk: Why and How Christians Should Have Gay Friends. In this article which appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website, he provides a preview of his culturally timely and encouraging book. Here’s a link to Brad’s website. … Read More
16 Top Biblical Counseling Books in 2016
Books, books, and more books. Here are the top biblical counseling books of 2016, rounded up by guest writer Dr. Bob Kellemen. Enjoy! If you are a counselor, pastor, student, one-another minister, small group leader, or spiritual friend, you want to know the most helpful books about the personal ministry of the Word — using God’s Word for helping hurting … Read More
Happy New Year of “Restore Hope”
As 2017 gets underway, I want to reach out, say “thank you,” and share our plans of “Restore Hope” for this year. Restore Hope is our theme for 2017. Last year our nation was full of uncertainty in many ways. However, uncertainty can be a good thing for all of us spiritually, as it prompts us to focus on what’s … Read More
Do Children Run Your Home?
When children rule, a home becomes chaotic. Boundaries give freedom to mature within the parameters of God’s moral laws and parental efficiency rules. Children need freedom to be kids, to learn and explore, to have fun. But they also need rules to guide them into productivity and maturity. God gave Adam and Eve only one rule, and then His children … Read More
