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
6 Ways to Manage Stress at Your Job
This article is written by Rev. Marcus Schrader, President of Workforce Chaplains. In this 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
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 Does the Bible Say About Work?
This is the first article in our mini-series on biblical wisdom for the workplace. There is a lot of discussion right now about the future work. We’re regularly hearing about the new capabilities of A.I. and how that will impact the internet, education, jobs, and everyday life. We’ve also recently experienced a phenomenon called the “Great Resignation” where tens of … 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
Good Counseling Needs a Biblical Theology of Creation and Identity
A young man walked into my office frustrated that he failed again and had another bad breakup after another instance of wandering eyes. “Why can’t I just be satisfied with my partner? She was a quality girl, and I blew it up!” What kind of counsel or advice is helpful to a young man in this situation? Consider the different approaches that … Read More
