Nonstop Talker: When to Interrupt and How

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The nonstop talker: You’ve met him or her in informal conversations and while counseling. So should you interrupt then? Is so, how? Guest writer Dr. Robert Jones of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary tackles this awkward dilemma in his article which first appeared here on The Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. You know the types of people. … Read More

4 Steps into Depression—and the Way Out!

Dr. Ron AllchinFor Those Giving Help, For Those Seeking Hope5 Comments

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Let me preface this article by recognizing that some forms of depression have a legitimate physical cause. These must be addressed and controlled through the advancements of medical science. Diabetes, hypothyroid, other glandular problems may be directly connected to the depression a person feels. I will let the medical doctors give help for those medical issues originating in bodily sicknesses … Read More

Online Solution to Your Counseling Ministry 2

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ONLINE SOLUTION: What church doesn’t want to save money and gain convenience while starting an effective, caring counseling ministry? In this two-part series by Tim Allchin, BCC’s executive director, you’ll see how Biblical Counseling Center has come alongside a variety of churches, helping them to start and build effective ministries to care for those who hurt. BCC is accomplishing this by … Read More

Online Solution for Counseling Ministry 1

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ONLINE SOLUTION: What church doesn’t want to save money and gain convenience while starting an effective, caring counseling ministry? In this two-part series by Tim Allchin, BCC executive director, you’ll see how Biblical Counseling Center has come alongside a variety of churches and para-church ministries, helping them to start and build effective ministries to care for those who hurt. BCC is … Read More

Humility: Your Pathway to God

Dr. Donna HartFor Those Giving Help, For Those Seeking Hope1 Comment

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Humility is the chief aim in the Christian life. You can’t love well or obey God without it. Humility is the ability to see yourself where you really are, “wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked” (Revelation 3:17). It lays the foundation for real contentment, confidence, and accurate self-knowledge. Pride, in contrast, causes spiritual blindness. 5 Upsides of Humility ONE: Leads … Read More

Unlovable Family Member? What to Do!

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The problem: the UNLOVABLE person in your family! Today’s guest blogger, Julie Ganschow, director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center, gives practical insight on how to love the hard-to-love family member, even a child or parent. You can Julie’s blog here. Plenty of you live with someone who is difficult to love. They may be cranky, obstinate, frustrating, mean, and selfish. They are … Read More

Cancer: “My Diagnosis Led to Worship of God”

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Cancer: A cancer diagnosis surprised BCC counselor Donna Hart, PhD. Her first question was, “What in this do You want me to learn?” The Lord’s answer: worship. Donna’s article appeared first here on her website and is used with permission. Donna also adds an update below to her cancer diagnosis. To all who prayed for her, thank you. –LAM I was … Read More

Self-Care: Change Bad Habits into Good

Dr. Lucy Ann MollFor Those Giving Help, For Those Seeking HopeLeave a Comment

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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