‘Stop it’ is a poor counseling method. Only Jesus Christ can truly change hearts and lives. Here’s the better way, says guest writer and biblical counselor Julie Ganschow, whose article appeared here on her website and is used with permission. She also addresses the women and the word. Julie is the director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, … Read More
TEMPTATION: 3 Ways to Escape!
You can escape temptation. Knowing this brings hope, doesn’t it? If someone offered you houseboat a few yards above Niagara Falls, would you buy it? Of course not. Would you let your teen attend a Prom with a known drug user? No again. These are obvious risks. You wouldn’t feel tempted to “give in.” Temptation is an enticement to make … Read More
Do You Meditate?
Do you meditate? The idea of meditation has a bad rep among Christians, but is there another side to the story? In this provocative article by Howard Eyrich, he encourages Christians to rediscover the biblical meaning of the word and enliven the ready of the Bible with meditation. This article first appeared here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and … Read More
Living by the Word
Loving God and living by the Word are inseparable! In this post by Dr. Donna Hart, PhD, which first appeared here on her personal website, she shows us why and how to live by the Word. One of the things we called to do by the Lord, as an expression of our love for Him, is to internalize His Word. … Read More
Emotional Adultery: Hope and Help!
Emotional adultery: Isn’t it easy in the Internet age to virtually meet a man other than your husband and make an emotional attachment? Texting an old boyfriend from high school or chatting via Facebook with a cute guy from Australia, or the next town over, seems safe and fun — and deliciously tempting. I can quick-count three married friends who’ve flirted … Read More
Counseling Teen Boys Hooked On Porn
Counseling teens hooked on porn might seem difficult to do, considering he’s a teen and you’re not, and he probably doesn’t want your help. Biblical counselor Steve Hoppe shares practical help and hope for counselors who need insight on handling porn and teens. This article first appeared here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website. You peek into your waiting room and … Read More
Teens and Body Image
Isn’t body image at its core a Gospel issue? Doesn’t this mean teens’ struggle with body image is NOT hopeless? Biblical counselor Ellen Castillo gives help and hope to teens, their parents, and the church in her article that first appeared here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. It Is a Gospel Issue As I … 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
Moms: Stay at Home or Have a Career?
Raising a family in today’s economy is tough. But do you believe it’s best for moms to stay at home with their children or have a career outside the home? Guest writer Julie Ganschow is founder of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, MO, has an insightful response. This article appeared first on her blog and is used with permission. The … Read More
