PTSD: Are you or a family member stuggling with PTSD symptoms? Want help? This is part 3 of a three-part series by guest author Greg Gifford and covers finding an advocate and handling daily responsibilities. Part 1 delved into understanding PTSD basics and Part 2 looked at flashbacks. This article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is … Read More
PTSD: Giving Help and Hope (part 1)
PTSD: Are you or a family member stuggling with symptoms of what our society labels post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Want help? In this 3-part series, guest writer Greg Gifford provides a biblical perspective for understanding and helping someone with symptoms of PTSD. This article appeared first here on The Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. Help for … Read More
Open Letter to a Suffering Saint (part 2)
SUFFERING: Are you a suffering saint? Get hope from guest writer Joshua Waulk of Baylight Counseling, whose article appeared first here on his counseling website. This is part two of two parts. Used with permission. Read part one here. What follows is part two a two-part series on an admittedly difficult topic. As a biblical counseling ministry, we regularly work with … Read More
Is Your Soul Healthy?
So is your soul healthy? In this insightful post by Dr. Donna Hart, PhD, she helps you understand your restlessness as well as suggestions to regain soul health. Her article appeared first here on her website and is used by permission. One of the most difficult things in this life is to have a mind and soul of peace. It … Read More
Escape: Try This Very Best Way to Get Away
Escape from life’s dudgery and stress sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? But what is the very best way to get away? A trip to the Bahamas or something better? This article by Donna Hart, PhD, first appeared here on her website and is used with permission. Our American culture is one that often encourages us to escape. When we feel tired … Read More
Same-Sex Attraction: Do Ask, Do Tell, Let’s Talk
Same-sex attraction and how to talk about it … this is the topic of Brad Hambrick’s book Do Ask, Do Tell, Let’s Talk: Why and How Christians Should Have Gay Friends. In this article which appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website, he provides a preview of his culturally timely and encouraging book. Here’s a link to Brad’s website. … Read More
9 Questions to Discovering Your God-Given Design
To help you determine your God-given design, work through these nine questions. Brad Hambrick — Pastor of Counseling at The Summit Church in Durham, NC — developed these questions that appeared first here on Biblical Counseling Coalition website. Used with permission. If the law of God can be summarized in a positive command, then we consider how to “run to” God … Read More
Gluttony: Gospel Truth for Comfort Eaters
Gluttony — who wants to talk about it? It’s not a “bad” sin, right? But what does a struggle with food reveal about your heart, the inner you? A thought-provoking and compassionate article by Brad Hambrick which appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website. Used with permission. Are we really going to talk about gluttony at this time … Read More
Happy New Year of “Restore Hope”
As 2017 gets underway, I want to reach out, say “thank you,” and share our plans of “Restore Hope” for this year. Restore Hope is our theme for 2017. Last year our nation was full of uncertainty in many ways. However, uncertainty can be a good thing for all of us spiritually, as it prompts us to focus on what’s … Read More