This post is written by Krista Lambert who counsels for Biblical Counseling Center.
Krista shares how God has shaped her through struggle and how that enables the ministry she now has towards others.
Finding Comfort Beyond My Stereotypes
When Counseling the Sexually Violated
Counseling a sexually violated woman is heart-breaking and hopeful, for her and for the counselor. This article by Lucy Ann Moll, D.Min., a BCC counselor who counsels worldwide by Skype/FaceTime/Zoom, appeared first on her website. Sexually violated women are real people with real and tragic stories. But there is hope. Perhaps you’re counseling a sexually violated woman now. Or maybe … Read More
God’s Love Heals Abuse — a story of hope
Truly embracing God’s love for you — especially if you’ve experienced the horror of sexual abuse — is the way to hope and healing. Do you want healing too? Read Monica’s story and learn how gospel-centered counseling helped remove stumbling blocks to her faith. Consider biblical counseling for you or a loved one too. This article by biblical counselor Shannon Kay McCoy, featured on Heart2Heart … Read More
When the Woman Abused Was You
Childhood sex abuse ranks among the most awful experiences a woman can have. But God heals. In this article by acclaimed author Dawn Scott Damon, you’ll discover potholes on the road to recovery. Her latest book When the Woman Abused Was You. Some women live for decades unaware of their abusive past. Others who were abused as children live in the shadows of shame, … Read More
Counseling Childhood Sexual Abuse
Childhood sexual abuse is alarmingly common. And counseling people who’ve endured childhood sexual abuse is difficult for any counselor. In this article by Joshua Waulk, director of Baylight Counseling, you’ll learn the importance of patience in the counseling process. You’ll also see why the church must get involved. “We will remember that God waits while we learn.” Diane Langberg, PhD, author of … Read More
Restoration in a Changed Life
Restoration! Sometimes the stories we hear as counselors crush us. And so we get to mourn with those who mourn. Sometimes they inspire us. It has been a joy to walk with Ana and her teenage son and to hear her say about the last year: “I have down the most healing of my entire Christian life.” Now studying to … Read More
Balanced Way to Help an Abuse Victim (part 1)
An abuse victim needs loving support from spiritual leaders and friends. In this article by guest writer Jim Newheiser, which appeared first here, he recognizes a pendulum swing in addressing this difficult problem. He offers an assertion, a valid concern, as well as harm that be be caused. He followed this by a balanced approach to helping an abuse victim. … Read More
Abuse: What’s a Counselor’s Duty?
When a counselee confides abuse — physical or sexual — what should the biblical counselor do? Every secular counselor is a mandated reporter of abuse, which means they must report it to the authorities. If this applies to secular counselors, how much more it applies to biblical counselors! This article by Julie Ganschow appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling … Read More
A Warning to Parents from a Former Porn Addict
…and a pastor’s daughter! Formerly a porn addict, best-selling author Anne Marie Miller — and a pastor’s kid and ministry leader — candidly shares 3 things parents must know about porn. This post appeared first at her blog and is used here with her permission. Here’s the second of two parts. Read the first part here. –Ed. Your Child Is … Read More
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