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
PTSD: Giving Help and Hope (part 2)
PTSD: Are you or a family member stuggling with PTSD symptoms? Want help? This is part 2 of a three-part series by guest author Greg Gifford and considers flashbacks and other problems. Part 1 covered understanding PTSD basics. This article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. Dealing Wisely with Difficult Circumstances and Memories … Read More
Sexual Lust and Women
Sexual lust isn’t a guy’s problem only. In this frank article by Kelly Needham, she shares encouragement on how to handle this sin that embarrasses women. It begins with opening up and confessing sin. This article appeared first here at Revive Our Hearts and is used with permission. Lust, sexual fantasies, pornography, masturbation–these were all things common to man, not common … Read More
Putting Your Past in Its Place
Discerning the truth about a person’s past helps counselors guide the suffering in their steps toward hope and healing. This article by Pastor Steve Viars appeared first here on Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. Suffering or sinning? One of the many encouraging trends in the biblical counseling movement is an increased emphasis on the place of suffering … Read More
Laugh: It’s Good for Your Soul
Laugh your head off! It’s good for your soul! Have you seen a hilarious YouTube video and laughed so hard you cried? The other day my teenage son sprawled on the couch in the loft and was laughing so hard that I had to find out why. John was watching the television show “Impractical Jokers” and saw Joe pull a … Read More
Generosity: An Amazing, Healing Power
Generosity. . .is an amazing, healing power. When you are generous — or someone shares with you — don’t up feel uplifted? Energized? Joyful? This article by counselor Lucy Ann Moll, which appeared first here on her website, shares an uplifting story of generosity. Has a friend generously listened to you lately? Or given you a helping hand? Have you reached out … Read More
Helping People Who Resist Counsel (part 1)
Why do some people resist biblical counsel, even though they need it? Biblical counselor and a former BCC staffer Jeff Forrey tackles this problem. Here’s part one of a two-part series. Jeff’s article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. If you’ve been in ministry for a while, I’m sure you’ve encountered hurting … Read More
Grief: How to Survive When You Hurt Deep
Grief hurts. It’s a process. Jesus bore grief. There IS hope. In this article by Donna Hart, PhD, which appeared first here on her website, she provides comfort and hope for you. As human beings, we all have one thing in common: we experience grief to one extent or another. Grief is something we all face. Grieving is not a … 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