Compassion fatigue can tire a biblical counselor and sideline him or her. The good news is compassion fatigue is largely preventable. This article by Joshua Waulk, director of Baylight Counseling, appeared first here at Biblical Counseling Coalition‘s blog and is used with permission. During my law enforcement career, my comrades and I were repeatedly instructed to use caution when responding … 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
Truth About God When Life Hurts
Truth about God helps you endure when the going gets tough! This article by Pastor Brad Wetherell appeared first here on Unlocking the Bible’s blog and is used with permission. The arrival of difficult circumstances should be no surprise to the Christian. The fact of the matter is that hardship is an unfortunate, yet unavoidable reality that every Christian must face in this … Read More
When Suffering Is. . .Good!
Who wants to suffer? No one, right? In this provocative post, biblical counselor Donna Hart, PhD, delves deep into the truth that sometimes suffering is good for a very special reason. This article appeared first here on Donna’s website and is used with permission. When we stop and think about a time in our spiritual lives when we have grown … Read More
How God Interrupts Your Spiritual Journey
How does God get your attention on your spiritual journey? Often you pay attention to pain, don’t you? Biblical counselor and teacher Donna Hart, PhD, shares encouragement in this post that first appeared on her blog. The exodus is a wonderful metaphor for the journey of our spiritual life. It is likened to the spiritual bondage we face until we … Read More
A Christmas Carol for the Heart
Lynn Mosher shares today’s post on joy, suffering, and a Christmas carol. A heart-encourager, Lynn faced physical upheaval in 2000, and the Lord whispered His desire for Lynn take up her pen and write for Him. You can see her original post here. Don’t you love Christmas carols? Yeah, me, too! And one of my favorite’s is I Heard the … Read More
