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
Words of Comfort at Easter (From the Roman Soldiers)
Written by BCC Counselor Matt Black Have you ever been stuck? You may be stuck in some life-dominating behavior that you can’t stop—anxiety, anger, addiction, despair. You’ve been there and done that, and you want to get out! You have a relationship that you need to reconcile, but you’ve tried with no success. You need a major change in your … Read More
What Do We Do With Strange Commands in the Bible?
Written by BCC Counselor Dan Tsouloufis “It’s just too hard to do what God says – I’m frustrated, I can’t ever do it. I’ve read the Bible, and it seems like there is command after command – and many of the commands seem strange or a bit off. I’m not sure that I want the ‘biblical’ part of biblical counseling. It’s all … Read More
Finding Hope as a Young Family
This article is written by BCC Counselor Theron St. John as part of our new series on the family. In this series, our counselors examine various difficulties of family life and share ways to pursue healthier family dynamics. Not too long ago, my wife Esther and I’s lives changed forever. My wife and I were expecting it to happen but … Read More
