About the author: Mark Schuler recently joined BCC as a staff counselor. Previously, Mark served as football coach, lead pastor and Pastor of Biblical Counseling in Peoria. He works with Families, Marriages and Men through online video sessions. You can schedule counseling with him here. Easter is not just a date on the calendar. It is the declaration that everything … Read More
Celebrating the Life and Ministry of Don Hart
God called our beloved BCC counselor, Don Hart, home to heaven this past Friday. While we grieve this loss, we rejoice knowing he is no longer in pain or suffering. Don’s impact resonates across Biblical Counseling Center, through his church service at Harvest Bible Chapel and The Bridge, and most recently among his new community of friends and church family … Read More
Biblical Love That Heals Family Wounds
This article is written by BCC Counselor Dr. Luke Trifilio as part of our series on the family. In this series, our counselors examine various difficulties of family life and share ways to pursue healthier family dynamics. Learning to love those who have hurt us, especially within our own family, is one of the hardest parts of Christian growth. Yet … Read More
Stressed as a Mom? 5 Truths About God to Help You
Written by BCC Counselor & Spanish Training Coordinator Esther St. John Stress is real. I am currently in my second trimester of pregnancy, and every day feels like a marathon of trying to keep my toddler from getting hurt or destroying the house. I look around, and all I see are toys and laundry scattered across the floor. By the … Read More
Dealing With Stress in Your Job
Written by BCC Counselor Dr. Luke Trifilio Our jobs can be a significant source of stress in our lives. However, the Lord gives us insight into how we should approach the work that He has established for us. Even if you are not experiencing stress at work right now, I hope you will also be encouraged in the practice of … Read More
The Hope of Easter in Biblical Counseling
Written by Esther St. John with Sherry Ho, Karen Coulter, Theron St John, and Dr. Luke Trifilio Easter is more than a spring holiday—it’s the heartbeat of our faith and the foundation of biblical counseling. As counselors, we often meet people in the middle of heartbreak, addiction, loss, or deep personal struggle. However, the good news of Easter—the resurrection of … Read More
Help for the Depressed College Student
Editor’s Note: This article is written by Theron St. John as part of our series on finding hope in the midst of depression. In this series, our counselors are helping people understand the reality of depression and how God sustains and helps those who are depressed. View the Series Page here. “These were supposed to be the best years of my life.” John, … Read More
Practical Hope for Seasonal Depression
Editors Note: This article is written by Colleen Ryan as part of our series on finding hope in the midst of depression. In this series, our counselors are helping people understand the reality of depression and how God sustains and helps those who are depressed. View the Series Page here. This article describes a seasonal battle with depression and how to respond in … Read More
Dealing with Depression as a Pastor
Editors Note: This article is written by Dr. Luke Trifilio as part of our series on finding hope in the midst of depression. In this series, our counselors are helping people understand the reality of depression and how God sustains and helps those who are depressed. View the Series Page here. Many studies have shown that pastors are more likely to experience depression than their congregants. While … Read More
