Worry is a continual tempation in life, isn’t it? And there are reasons to worry: ISIS, shootings, illness, mounting credit card debt, faltering relationships, rebellious kids, and on and on and on. But God says, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, … Read More
3 Ways We Judge Wrongly
“Don’t judge me!” Who hasn’t heard these words? But should you judge another person? If so, how? What does the Bible say? This guest post by Pastor Paul Tauges, an ACBC Fellow, first appeared here on his website Counseling One Another, and is used with permission. Jesus instructed His disciples to judge righteous judgment (John 7:24), but He also said, … Read More
Nonstop Talker: When to Interrupt and How
The nonstop talker: You’ve met him or her in informal conversations and while counseling. So should you interrupt then? Is so, how? Guest writer Dr. Robert Jones of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary tackles this awkward dilemma in his article which first appeared here on The Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. You know the types of people. … Read More
TRIALS: God’s Blessings in Disguise
Trials get your attention. They can draw you toward toward Christ, or you may choose to runaway. What’s your usual response when a trial comes your way? This article by Lucy Ann Moll, an ACBC-certified counselor and a doctoral student, first appeared here on her website. It used used by permission. Who likes trials? Only masochists, right? Yet in Jesus … Read More
Grace and Truth: How to Find the Balance
Grace and truth: Jesus personifies these two essential qualities of the Christian life and shows us how to life them out in balance. This article by Dr. Donna Hart, PhD, appeared first here at her website and is used with her permission. We often hear that the Christian life is all about becoming like Jesus. But what does it look … 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
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
Gratefulness: Choosing Gratitude Every Day
Gratefulness. Wouldn’t you like to become grateful. . .today and every day? Ponder this thought inspired by a TED talk. . . . . .Is today just another day? No, it’s not just another day. It’s the only today you will ever have. It’s a gift. What will you do with this gift? This gift of today. The only appropriate response is … Read More
Helping People Who Resist Counsel (part 2)
How do you help people who resist biblical counsel, even though they need it? In part 2 of a two-part series, biblical counselor and a former BCC staffer Jeff Forrey tackles this problem. Jeff’s article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. Misunderstands Spiritual Growth Some hurting people might resist biblical counsel because they have … Read More
