The Bread of Life invites you to believe, but so many of us say, “I’d only be happy if. . .” and chase after temporal things like success, security, love, acceptance, and things. Donna Hart, PhD, a BCC counselor, helps us think through what we value most: bread or the Bread. Her article first appeared here on her website and … Read More
Would Your Church Welcome Outcasts?
Would outcasts get a warm welcome at your church? Does your church provide Chirst-centered counseling to outcasts who seem emotionally disturbed? If not, why not? In this provocative article by Joshua Walk, which first appeared here, he explores the church’s role in welcoming outcasts and providing counseling. If John the Baptist walked into your church next Sunday morning, would he … Read More
Helping a Young Adult to Live Wisely
Are you disappointed when your young adult makes foolish choices? In this encouraging article by BCC counselor Lucy Ann Moll, you’ll hear basics on how to help advise a young adult and how to handle your emotions. For more help, please reach out to your pastor or a biblical counselor. This article first appeared here and is used with permission. … Read More
Shame: Is It Crouching at Your Door?
Shame says you’re worthless through and through. Christians may feel shame too. Here is counselor’s Joshua Waulk’s insightful article on shame. It appeared first here on Baylight Counseling’s website. There’s a type of sadness that often lingers in the air in many counseling sessions. It isn’t always easily identified, especially early on in a counseling relationship, but through the process of listening … Read More
Forgiveness Sets You Free
Forgiveness is something we often don’t feel like doing. It’s hard to forgive someone who has hurt us. Yet, we know it’s the right thing to do. This reassuring article by Donna Hart, PhD, a counselor at Biblical Counseling Center, appeared first here on her website and is used with permission. Forgiveness is powerful and transformative, and yet at … Read More
True Love Markers in Marriage!
True Love Markers — Our Summer Love series in review! Based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, many love markers describe true love in the Church and also between spouses. among them are “Patience: Love Marker 1” and “Kindness: Love Marker 2” and NOT Jealous: Love Marker 3 and NOT Proud: Love Marker 4 and NOT Selfish: Love Marker 5: NOT Selfish. Do you want to grow … Read More
NOT Proud: Love Marker 4
NOT Proud: This is love marker 4 in our Summer Love series! Based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, these love markers describe true love in the Church and also between spouses. Read “Patience: Love Marker 1” and “Kindness: Love Marker 2” and NOT Jealous: Love Marker 3. Do you want to grow in your marriage? Enjoy these blog posts by guest author Pastor Matthew … Read More
Kindness: Love Marker 2
Welcome to our Summer Love series, opening with our second love marker: kindness. Read “Patience: Love Marker 1.” Next week you’ll hear two NOT-love markers — jealousy and arrogance! Please subscribe to our blog so you get every post in the Summer Love series. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or … Read More
Patience: Love Marker 1!
Welcome to our Summer Love series, opening with our first love marker: patience. You probably know the Bible’s chapter called the Hymn of Love: Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at … Read More
