SELF-CARE: For the best self-care, biblically examine yourself (Matthew 7:1-5) and make godly habits that come from a changed heart. In case you missed them, here are part one and part two in this series. So far, we’ve looked at the role of the heart in true self-care (part 1) and the first three steps in whole health wellness: recognizing emotions, choosing godly thoughts, and … Read More
Self-Care: Identify Emotions, Think Better (part 2)
SELF-CARE: For the best self-care, biblically examine yourself (Matthew 7:1-5). This can include recognizing your emotions and choosing godly thoughts so you can act on renewed beliefs. And God will heal your heart in the most important way. In case you missed it, here’s part one in this series where you learned the role of the heart in true self-care. In … Read More
Self-Care: Heart Checkup for Your Soul (part 1)
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: Giving Help and Hope (part 2)
PTSD: Are you or a family member stuggling with PTSD symptoms? Want help? This is part 2 of a three-part series by guest author Greg Gifford and considers flashbacks and other problems. Part 1 covered understanding PTSD basics. This article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. Dealing Wisely with Difficult Circumstances and Memories … 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
Open Letter to a Suffering Saint (part 2)
SUFFERING: Are you a suffering saint? Get hope from guest writer Joshua Waulk of Baylight Counseling, whose article appeared first here on his counseling website. This is part two of two parts. Used with permission. Read part one here. What follows is part two a two-part series on an admittedly difficult topic. As a biblical counseling ministry, we regularly work with … Read More
Open Letter to a Suffering Saint (part 1)
SUFFERING: Are you a suffering saint? Get hope from guest writer Joshua Waulk of Baylight Counseling, whose article appeared first here on his counseling website. This is part one of two parts. Used with permission. What follows is part one of a two-part series on an admittedly difficult topic. As a biblical counseling ministry, we regularly work with those … Read More
Anger Problems? Solutions for a ‘Madman’
Did you know anger begets anger? An angry person may become a “madman.” Get solutions from Dr. Donna Hart, PhD, whose article first appeared here on her website. Used with permission. The motivating emotional force of anger can cause a person to appear to be a madman. Unfortunately, those who are angry seem to be the last to understand the … Read More
