50 Shades of Debauchery by Julie Glanschow is a wake-up call for Christians, and especially women, to the best-selling and pornographic book 50 Shades of Gray turned into a movie. The movie hits the big screens on Valentine’s Day. This is not a romantic flick. It is porn. Reprinted at our blog with her gracious permission. –Ed. 50 Shades: Sex ‘Toys’ … Read More
OCD: Spiritual AND Biological
OCD, or Obsession Compulsive Disorder, has both spiritual and biological components, and no one wants it. Ever. Here’s help to understand OCD and help your counselees. Written by Jeff Temple, a former counselor and trainer at Biblical Counseling Center, now serves as the Care Pastor overseeing counseling at Crosspoint Chapel in Saginaw, MI. While at BCC he compassionately counseled individuals and … Read More
A Christmas Carol for the Heart
Lynn Mosher shares today’s post on joy, suffering, and a Christmas carol. A heart-encourager, Lynn faced physical upheaval in 2000, and the Lord whispered His desire for Lynn take up her pen and write for Him. You can see her original post here. Don’t you love Christmas carols? Yeah, me, too! And one of my favorite’s is I Heard the … Read More
Depression in December?
December and depression go hand in hand for some people. Christmastime my be more dreary than merry. Guest blogger and biblical counselor Julie Ganschow, who is director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, MO, shares hope with folks struggling with depression. This post first appeared here and is used with her permission. Turn to me and be gracious … Read More
Wisdom for Abused Women
Abused women, this is the truth: Abuse IS NOT love. You are not a doormat. God Almighty has the answer to freedom, wisdom, and a better life. This post first appeared here on biblical counselor Julie Ganshow’s blog. She’s right on — many abused women I’ve counseled have struggled just as she describes. Reprinted here at Biblical Counseling Center with … Read More
Raising Kids in a “Sexy” Culture
“Raising Kids in a Sexy Culture” is the final post in a four-part blog series on godly responses to kids and sexual sin. Read the other posts in this series: Stay Safe from Child Sexual Abuse, When Kids View Pornography, and Counseling Woman Abused as Kids. Today’s post is written by guest blogger Julie Ganschow of Reigning Grace Counseling Center. I am thankful … Read More