Biblical Hope for Stressed-Out Teens

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Written by Schaumburg Christian School Counselor Rebekah Salazar Stress reveals what is in our hearts. During my years living in Central America, our family’s weekly routine was to go to the farmer’s market. There was row after row of colorful, fresh fruits and vegetables, and then along the edge of the market were the juice stands. Piles of ripe oranges … Read More

A God’s-Eye View of Conflict

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This article is written by Dr. Robert Jones, a respected biblical counselor, professor, and author. It first appeared on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website. Corrective Lenses[1] I was a good student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. But I did fail one test during my seminary career—my Illinois driver’s license test. Not the written part; I aced that. Not the road … Read More

Does Forgiveness Eliminate Consequences?

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This article is adapted from material written by Chris Brauns, a Pastor and Author of “Unpacking Forgiveness.” In this mini-series on forgiveness, we are exploring how to reflect God’s heart in our relationships. Forgiveness is a central theme of the Christian life, but it’s often misunderstood. Many believers wrestle with questions like: “If God forgives me, why am I still … Read More

When Forgiveness Feels Impossible

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This article is adapted from material written by Chris Brauns, a Pastor and Author of “Unpacking Forgiveness.” In this mini-series on forgiveness, we are exploring how to reflect God’s heart in our relationships. Forgiveness can feel like a mountain that’s impossible to climb—especially when the wounds are deep, the memories fresh, and the hurt ongoing. Culture tells us to “process” … Read More

Rethinking Nostalgic Postpartum Advice

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Editor’s Note: This article is written by Christine Chappell as a guest post for 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. When my nine-year-old daughter learned I was working on a mini-book … Read More

6 Ways to Manage Stress at Your Job

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This article is written by Rev. Marcus Schrader, President of Workforce Chaplains. In this mini-series on work, we are sharing biblical wisdom for the workplace. Most people are stressed out at work. So how can they find help with their stressful situations? As a Workforce Chaplain to business owners and their employees, I am honored to help remind them of God’s … Read More

Reaching Your Teen’s Heart – How Parents Can Speak the Truth in Love

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This article is written by Mark Massey, Executive Director of Victory Family Ministries As parents, the ones most intimately connected to our children, we sometimes find ourselves at a total loss as to who they really are. It might be a sudden revelation of activities, friends, or thinking, or it might be a reflection on their life trajectory that causes us to … Read More

Equipping Biblical Counselors – Author Q&A with Bob Kellemen

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Editor’s Note: Dr. Tim Allchin, Dr. Ron Allchin, and Sherry Allchin co-wrote the forward to this updated edition of Bob Kellemen’s book. Our hearts so resonate with his vision and practical experience, and we wanted to recommend this book to the many churches and students we partner with in counseling training. Author Interview Question: “Bob, what’s the big idea behind Equipping … Read More

Help for Quarantined Marriages

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Editors Note: Jeff and Sarah Walton are local authors and we asked them to share this guest post to encourage marriages to look beyond our immediate circumstances and trust in God through this storm we are all facing. Their latest book, “Together through the Storms” released on May 1st. In the book, they give testament to the goodness of God, … Read More