Fixing problems begins with the counselee — not circumstances, not the other person. Guest writer Julie Ganschow, director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center, shares how she helps counselees fix problems and experience spiritual growth. This article appeared first here on Julie’s blog and is used with permission. I have noticed that when people come for help for their problems, they … Read More
Your Heart Tells All!
Your heart reveals your deepest desires. If you want to understand yourself, your spouse, your child, or anyone, you need to understand their heart as best you can. Would you like to know what causes your fear of public speaking, or your spouse’s brooding, or your child’s backtalk, or a friend’s love of posting selfies on Facebook and Instagram? Then … Read More
Transgender Q&A: Is She a Boy, Mom?
Transgender Q & A: “Is she a boy, Mom?” — this was a real question that a real 9 year old asked his mom. Answering kids’ questions about transgender policies at schools, stores, and elsewhere is your new reality, Mom and Dad (and grandparents). What should you say? How should you say it? What is “speaking the truth in love” when … Read More
Sexual Sin: A Woman’s Problem Too!
Sexual sin wants to take you hostage, my friend. Isn’t the world’s sex doctrine everywhere today? Surf the Internet, browse cable TV stations, flip though magazines, listen to lyrics, check out erotica fiction — the world’s message on sex to women says, “Porn is normal and harmless. Adultery is fun. Something’s wrong with you if you’re still a virgin by … Read More
An Addict in Your Home!
Do you love an addict who lives at home? Are you counseling an addict? Biblical counselor Julie Ganschow, director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, MO, shares this thoughtful and encouraging article that appeared first on her website. It is used with permission. When you learn your loved one is an addict, it rocks your world. The first … Read More
Conviction: How to Help a Friend See
Conviction: How ought you minister it to your friend? Dr. Donna Hart, Ph.D., a BCC counselor, explores this question and gives practical help in this post, which first appeared here on her website. It it used with her permission. Effectively using the Scriptures to convict another person of sin is a necessary element of being a biblical friend. The Scriptures … Read More
Pain: Helping People Persevere
Pain of every kind hurts: physical, emotional, spiritual . Your response to pain can spiral from discouragement to depression. Or, you can let pain teach to persevere and become more like Christ. Hurrying to answer her phone for a Skype appointment, Cheri accidentally slammed her toe into a Little People garage toy and lost her balance as she reached for … Read More
Blood of Jesus: So What?
The blood of Jesus has 6 extraordinary meanings for Christians in need of counseling. Guest writer Kevin Halloran serves with Leadership Resources International. This article first appeared here on Unlocking the Bible and is used with permission. French philosopher Voltaire and American President John Adams are famous for their criticisms of Christianity because they thought it was a “bloody religion,” with … Read More
Why ‘Stop It’ Doesn’t Work
‘Stop it’ is a poor counseling method. Only Jesus Christ can truly change hearts and lives. Here’s the better way, says guest writer and biblical counselor Julie Ganschow, whose article appeared here on her website and is used with permission. She also addresses the women and the word. Julie is the director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, … Read More
