This article was written by BCC Counselor Brandon Lowery as part of our new series on addiction. In this series, our counselors are sharing how everyone can understand, overcome, and find freedom from addiction. I got sober in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). That may sound strange to hear from a biblical counselor, but the truth is I came out of a … Read More
We Become What We Worship – The Theology of Addiction
This article was written by BCC Counselor Jack Lezza as part of our new series on addiction. In this series, our counselors are sharing how everyone can understand, overcome, and find freedom from addiction. Humans love to search for glory to enjoy and obtain. From sports icons, beauty pageants, animal shows, to food competitions, all seek to show us the … Read More
Understanding How Addiction Affects the Brain
This article was written by BCC Counselor Jim Lang as part of our new series on addiction. In this series, our counselors are sharing how everyone can understand, overcome, and find freedom from addiction. Every addict asks the same question: “Why?” The “why” question takes many forms– Why do I struggle with this? Why can’t I stop? Why is it … 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
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
Experiencing Peace Because of Promises Kept
The period between the end of the Old Testament prophets and the coming of Jesus is often referred to as the silent period. In Luke 1, after Mary revealed to her relatives how God had chosen her to bear a son, Zechariah’s prayer of praise is recorded to remind us about the significance of what was about to transpire. Zechariah … Read More
Finding Peace in Imperfect Timing
Here’s a conversation or internal narrative we’ve all had at one time or another: “I honestly start the day with a positive attitude and it just seems like there’s always something that comes against me; something goes wrong, then something else. I really try but I just get so tired of it. I find myself huffing and murmuring, ‘Like I … Read More
How You Can Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving through New Year’s can be a rough time for many, especially if thoughts of home create more nervous tension than eager anticipation. In Colossians 3:12-15, Paul unpacks his recipe for how we can find peace within us and around us during the holiday season. “[12] Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, … Read More
Do You Care? Challenging Churches to Embrace This Moment
“I don’t even know what to do anymore,” he secretly wished that the heart attack that killed his good friend had happened to him instead. Financial stressors, church hurt, and more house projects than he knew what to do with had led to a perpetual dread of waking up each morning. He finished with “My marriage sucks! My wife left me in … Read More
