A parent may think, “It’s so much easier to be their friend than the parent!” Friendship will come in time, but for now, BE THE PARENT! God will help you because it follows His design for your children’s maturity. Children are to obey their parents, and we parents like that command! But what about the part that requires a parent to … Read More
PAIN: A Path to Proclaim Christ
Who wants pain? No one! Yet pain provides permission to proclaim the gospel. Guest writer Heidi Jo Fulk tells how God used her pain — a brain tumor at age 23 — to proclaim Christ. . .like the apostle Paul. Heidi’s article appeared first here on Revive Our Hearts and is used with permission. Pain in all its forms often … Read More
Emotions: Powerful and Revealing!
Emotions are powerful and they reveal what you value and desire. In this article by Dr. Donna Hart, PhD, which first appeared here on her website, you will dig deep into the meaning of your emotions. When I ask the question, “what are emotions,” the answer I often get is that they are feelings. They are a great deal more than … Read More
Your Heart Tells All!
Your heart reveals your deepest desires. If you want to understand yourself, your spouse, your child, or anyone, you need to understand their heart as best you can. Would you like to know what causes your fear of public speaking, or your spouse’s brooding, or your child’s backtalk, or a friend’s love of posting selfies on Facebook and Instagram? Then … Read More
What Is Your Self-Identity?
Self-identity: With all the talk of self identity and gender nowadays, you may think this article is about bathroom choice. It’s not. Guest writer Joshua Waulk of Baylight Counseling in Tampa, FL, zeroes in on the “I am” statements we Christians often make about ourselves and suggests a better self-identity. His article appeared first here and is used with permission. … Read More
Transgender Q&A: Is She a Boy, Mom?
Transgender Q & A: “Is she a boy, Mom?” — this was a real question that a real 9 year old asked his mom. Answering kids’ questions about transgender policies at schools, stores, and elsewhere is your new reality, Mom and Dad (and grandparents). What should you say? How should you say it? What is “speaking the truth in love” when … Read More
Follow Your Faith or Your Feelings?
Faith: Should you trust God even when you don’t feel like it? Would it hurt to follow your feelings? Guest writer Kelly Needham considers these questions in her article which appeared first at ReviveOurHearts.com and is used with permission. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb. 11:1). If I could be so bold, here’s … Read More
Running on the Narrow Road
Running on the narrow road helps you avoid the ditches of legalism and license — two problems that can lead to problems your counselees may have. This article by biblical counselor Joshua Waulk, the director of Baylight Counseling in Tampa, Florida, first appeared here on his website and is used with permission. Unless you’re a Navy Seal or a Tough … Read More
Conviction: How to Help a Friend See
Conviction: How ought you minister it to your friend? Dr. Donna Hart, Ph.D., a BCC counselor, explores this question and gives practical help in this post, which first appeared here on her website. It it used with her permission. Effectively using the Scriptures to convict another person of sin is a necessary element of being a biblical friend. The Scriptures … Read More
