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
New Father: 12 Things You Need to Know
Father, this is for you, especially the first-time dad. Are you prepared for fatherhood? Guest writer Deepak Reju shares 12 things every new father needs to know. His article appeared first here on The Biblical Counsleing Coalition website and is used with permission. So your wife is expecting? How kind of God to give you a child. There are many … Read More
4 Steps into Depression—and the Way Out!
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
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
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
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!
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”
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
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