Depression: Did you know scientists and biblical counselors recognize at least three myths about this problem? In part 2 of this two-part series, learn the truth about a depression diagnosis and medication use as you seek help for you or a loved one. Read part 1. This post first appeared here on CareLeader.org, June 29, 2016, and is used with … Read More
Depression: Debunking the Myths! (part 1)
Depression: Did you know scientists and biblical counselors recognize at least three myths about this problem? In part 1 of this two-part series, learn the truth about seratonin as you seek help for you or a loved one. This post first appeared here on CareLeader.org, June 29, 2016, and is used with permisison. Would you like caring biblical counseling for … Read More
Putting Your Past in Its Place
Discerning the truth about a person’s past helps counselors guide the suffering in their steps toward hope and healing. This article by Pastor Steve Viars appeared first here on Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. Suffering or sinning? One of the many encouraging trends in the biblical counseling movement is an increased emphasis on the place of suffering … Read More
Meeting Needs in Marriage
Meeting needs in marriage — what is the biblical response? If you or a family member has marital struggles, we hope this article points you in the wise direction. By counselor Julie Ganschow, the article first appeared here on her website and is used with permission. As biblical counselors, we spend considerable time teaching our counselees new things about marriage. Most couples have … Read More
Feel Worthless? Reject the Lies You Believe!
Have you believed the lie “I’m worthless”? Many people have! They feel like pond scum! In this article, you’ll discover: Why you feel worthless How to overcome the worthless trap Am I Worthless? People who feel inferior often wonder if there’s something terribly wrong with them—and with God. Did you know that what you believe about God affects what you … Read More
Generosity: An Amazing, Healing Power
Generosity. . .is an amazing, healing power. When you are generous — or someone shares with you — don’t up feel uplifted? Energized? Joyful? This article by counselor Lucy Ann Moll, which appeared first here on her website, shares an uplifting story of generosity. Has a friend generously listened to you lately? Or given you a helping hand? Have you reached out … Read More
Helping People Who Resist Counsel (part 2)
How do you help people who resist biblical counsel, even though they need it? In part 2 of a two-part series, biblical counselor and a former BCC staffer Jeff Forrey tackles this problem. Jeff’s article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. Misunderstands Spiritual Growth Some hurting people might resist biblical counsel because they have … Read More
Helping People Who Resist Counsel (part 1)
Why do some people resist biblical counsel, even though they need it? Biblical counselor and a former BCC staffer Jeff Forrey tackles this problem. Here’s part one of a two-part series. Jeff’s article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. If you’ve been in ministry for a while, I’m sure you’ve encountered hurting … Read More
Who Walks with You in Your Pain?
God walks with you in your pain. . .whether you feel abandoned, angry, or hurt. Do you sometimes doubt His presence? This article by Donna Hart, PhD, will bring comfort. It first appeared here on her website and is used with permission. Have you ever felt abandoned by God? Have you ever been angry because you believe you are condemned … Read More
