Written by BCC Counselor Sheri Ho The last two posts from Dr. Tim Allchin have discussed “How the Bible Addresses Trials, Transitions, and Dealing with Unwanted Change”. In this post, we’ll delve deeper into this experience for teenagers so we can better understand and support them biblically. I’ve encountered various first-generation immigrant families. The parents, having recently arrived in the … Read More
Pursuing Your True Identity in Both Singleness and Marriage
Written by BCC Counselor Theron St. John Editor’s Note: As we’ve been discussing premarital counseling, this post reminds us that our primary identity is not found in our relationship status, but in our relationship with God. “Sweet and sanctifying.” This is my typical response to people who ask me how my first year of marriage to Esther has been. Marriage … Read More
Equipping Spanish Speakers with Biblical Counseling
Written by BCC Spanish Training Coordinator Esther St. John I remember the excitement of attending my first seminary course in biblical counseling. Originally from Honduras, I had already completed an undergraduate psychology degree from a college back home. I figured this biblical counseling class would build on the foundation of the secular psychology I had learned. What I came to … Read More
Three Biblical Imperatives for Thanksgiving
Written by BCC Counselor Joel Bradshaw “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) In these three simple commands, Paul was directing the church at Thessalonica regarding their relationships with one another. Ever practical, the apostle gave them things not only to … Read More
Responding to What We Can and Cannot Control
Written by BCC Counselor Joel Bradshaw “Oh my goodness, is everyone OK?” I asked this question immediately to my family. “I’m sorry,” I said this one to my wife. I had been driving my wife and kids downstate to Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving and had made a hasty lane change without looking first. I thus collided our family car into … Read More
[Testimony] Why I Became a Biblical Counselor
Written by BCC Counselor Sheri Ho A few years ago, God guided me along a narrow path in my journey with Him, where I encountered crushing pain and grief. Through this path, I found healing and joy in Christ, experiences I wouldn’t have encountered through any other means. Looking back, I believe God has uniquely and graciously shaped me for … Read More
Don’t Let Work Become Your World
This article is written by BCC Counselor Theron St. John as part of our mini-series on biblical wisdom for the workplace. Late nights finishing projects. Work calls taken during vacation. Emails answered while spending time with the family. This described the life of Charlie. Driven by a desire to climb the corporate ladder, he put in the work beyond the … Read More
Deciding to Stay or Leave a Job
This article is written by BCC Counselor Mark Johnson as part of our mini-series on biblical wisdom for the workplace. “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose trust is the Lord.” (Jeremiah 17:7) We are often perplexed by the various decisions we encounter in life. We want to know: “Whom should I marry”, “Should I buy … Read More
What Truly Sets Us Free
Written by BCC Counselor Theron St. John I can remember celebrating Independence Day as a child. Memories remind me of time spent with family and going to the local parade. Each Fourth of July ended with watching fireworks fly through the night sky. That was the way we celebrated our freedom on the holiday. Yet, it wasn’t until I got … Read More
