About the author: Theron has a heart of caring for people and walking alongside of them in their suffering, struggles, and fight against sin. He is also passionate about cross-cultural ministry. He is certified through ACBC and is currently pursuing a D.Ed.Min. with a concentration in Biblical Counseling at Southern Seminary. As a child entering grade school, I remember a … Read More
Small Seeds, Oversized Impact
Why we keep planting when we can’t yet see anything grow? I buried a good friend this week. He died Monday, suddenly and without warning. By Friday we were standing at his funeral, most of us still not quite believing the week had happened. He won’t make any headlines. There was no press release, no building named after him, no … Read More
What Should Christians Do With Stress? Trusting God When Life Is Uncertain
As I was finishing this article that I was assigned to write on the topic of stress, I heard the captain announce that our flight to Denver had been diverted to Western Nebraska Regional Airport. Immediately, the mood of the plane shifted. People were nervously whispering about missed connections. A few babies were crying—probably hungry and confused. A sense of … Read More
Freedom through Faith
This month, our country turned 250. Two and a half centuries ago, a group of ordinary people signed their names to a dangerous idea: that freedom was worth fighting for. Last week, we saw the payoff: fireworks over every city, cookouts in every backyard, and flags on every porch. As a culture, we value our freedom highly — and 250 … Read More
The Coming Counselor Shortage Is the Church’s Moment
Early this spring, a parent called our office looking for help. Their teenager was struggling—seriously, the kind of struggle that includes thoughts of not wanting to be alive—and the family had done everything we so often tell families to do. They had already found an adolescent psychiatrist and made the appointment. The trouble was the date. They had called in … Read More
Relationships—Are They Worth It?
Written by BCC Staff Counselor Sarah Ellis God created us in His image—an image designed for community—but what happens when you are fearful of engaging with others? Have you ever experienced that pit in your stomach or tightness in your chest when invited to a group outing? It is the very thing you want, but you wonder how you will … Read More
THE REFLECTIVE PAUSE: Becoming Christ-like in the Moment Before You React
Written by Staff Counselor Dr. Luke Trifilio Most of us know the moment well. The comment lands wrong. The email tone stings. The child pushes the button — again. The driver cuts you off. The spouse says the thing. And before you have time to think, something has already moved inside you: a flash of anger, a hardening of the … Read More
4 Ways to HELP A Struggling Teen
Written by BCC Counselor Theron St John “My teenager attempted to take his life.” I still remember hearing those words from a parent whose teenager I had previously counseled. This young person had been through family challenges and regularly experienced anxiety and depression. It had been a while since I had last seen him for counseling, so the news astounded … Read More
Biblical Hope in Emotional Distress: Lessons from the Book of Habakkuk (Part 2)
Written by Sheri Ho BCC Staff Counselor In Part 1, we saw how Habakkuk wrestled with God in deep emotional distress. In Part 2, we will learn how remembering God during pain and trial can renew our faith and hearts, enabling us to regain strength and deeper joy. Lesson 3: Remember God’s Works and Promises Pain tempts us to narrow … Read More
