Laughter heals! In this uplifting post, which appeared first here, Dr Donna Hart, PhD, shares how having fun and laughing is not only good for you but also pleases God. At a family gathering over the holidays, I enjoyed good food, good friends, and. . .laughter. In a conversation with the family matriarch, affectionately called “Memaw” by her grandchildren, she … Read More
NEW HABITS: How to Stick to Them!
Habits. Without them, life as you know it would be impossible. You’d need to relearn how to dress, eat, drive a car, even how to make coffee. But poor habits harm us. Consider the habit of drinking a 12-pack of beer day in and day out. Or the habit of turning to ice cream when you feel sad or angry, then … Read More
Restoration in a Changed Life
Restoration! Sometimes the stories we hear as counselors crush us. And so we get to mourn with those who mourn. Sometimes they inspire us. It has been a joy to walk with Ana and her teenage son and to hear her say about the last year: “I have down the most healing of my entire Christian life.” Now studying to … Read More
Peace to You at Christmastime!
Blessings of peace to you from all of us at Biblical Counseling Center! We look back on 2017 with gratefulness for all the ways God brought peace and restoration to many people. God also renewed our purpose as a biblical counseling training center. This Year’s Highlights This year we shared God’s peace as we… mobilized a team to rebuild our biblical … Read More
Celebrate 2017 with BCC!
As 2017 winds down, I want to say “thank you” and ask you to celebrate with BCC. This year, God brought restoration to many people and nenewed our purpose as a counseling and training center. We are asking you to consider a year-end, tax-deductible donation. Click here to donate online. (If you prefer mail, send your donaton to Biblical Counseling … Read More
BOOK REVIEW: Descriptions and Prescriptions
Psychiatric labeling and medicine: Doesn’t the average biblical counselor need a better understanding of medical matters? In his book Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Psychiatric Diagnosis & Medications, author Mike Emlet encourages a balanced, “just right” approach. This book review by Nate Brooks appeared first here on The Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. (Edited for … Read More
2 New Offices! We’re Expanding!
TWO NEW OFFICES: Yes, we’re expanding from four Chicagoland locations to SIX! Two new offices means more opportunity to counsel hurting people, share the gospel, and make connections at churches and in the communities. And — get this — we’re getting a great financial deal on the space! The office space in both locations has been kindly donated to BCC. … Read More
Lonely During the Holidays? Here’s Help
During the holidays, lonely folks are as numerous as snowflakes in a Minnesota blizzard. Still, knowing this fact doesn’t take away the emptiness, does it? So what helps? Pastor Paul Tautges shares part of the booklet Help! I’m So Lonely by biblical counselor Deborah Howard, RN, an article that appeared first here on his website. He is the editor of the … Read More
Help! I’m a Slave to Food (Part 2)
Did you know overeating can dominate your life? This is part 2 of a two-part series. See Part 1 here. Counselor Paul Tautges shares parts of Shannon Kay McCoy‘s booklet, Help! I’m a Slave to Food. This helpful post first appeared here and, is used with permission. (Edited for length) Overeating is a life-dominating sin. It has a strong influence over your life, affecting your … Read More