Pastor Deepak Reju and father of five is today’s guest blogger sharing wisdom on “When to Stop Having Children” in this two-part series. Read the first part here on Biblical Counseling Center‘s blog Mended Lives. It’s part of our August emphasis on families. When Is It Selfish to Stop Having Kids? Read the first 9 principles here. Are you stopping … Read More
When to Stop Having Children (Part 1)
Pastor Deepak Reju and father of five is today’s guest blogger sharing wisdom on “When to Stop Having Children” in this two-part series. The second part publishes on Thursday here on Biblical Counseling Center‘s blog Mended Lives. It’s part of our August emphasis on families. At the end of this post, you may sign up for our blog. When our … Read More
10 Truths on What Does God Say?
We at Biblical Counseling Center hope you’ve enjoyed our “What Does God Say?” series of posts. Did you know that BCC offers counseling, in person and by Skype, training to individuals and to churches, and help to pastors and their families. We also sponsor regular events. Please feel free to drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you … Read More
What Does God Say About Rage?
Rage is anger run amok. It rears up in domestic violence and in other horrible scenarios. Listen to the culture’s handling of anger and the biblical answers. Rage Is a Heart Issue In the past year, we have seen more conversation about domestic violence than ever before. Spurred on by high profile cases where athletes and celebrities have crossed lines, … Read More
What Does God Say About Grief?
The morning began like any other many years ago. A shower, a bagel, a cup of tea. Death was near. I just didn’t know it . . . yet. “Time to get up, Sweetie,” I told Laura. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes. “Do you want to wear your purple sweater to preschool? It’s very cold outside.” “OK, Mommy. Could … Read More
What Does God Say About Abuse?
What does God say about abuse, specifically emotional abuse in marriage? Today’s guest blogger is Lilly Park. Lilly is Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, IN. This article (Responding to Emotional Abuse in Marriage) first appeared on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. This post is dedicated to the women I’ve met who have inspired me … Read More
What Does God Say to Porn Addicts?
Porn is highly addictive and ruins people’s lives. How can you or a friend find freedom from porn addiction? Listen to what God says to porn addiction. In today’s post, Luke Gilkerson, of Covenant Eyes, shares 4 strategies to break the grip of porn, using the light of Scripture. False Promises Three thousand years ago, King Solomon stood at the … Read More
Problem: Selfish Sex Not Gay Marriage
Nothing much changed today on Friday, June 26, with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage. You might be surprised that I think that. Hear me out, you might agree. Since the founding of America, people have experienced all varieties of sexual struggle.That didn’t change today, and it won’t significantly increase tomorrow. Whether rape, illicit affairs, teenage sex, one-night … Read More
What Does God Say About Eating Disorders?
“What Does God Say About Eating Disorders?” is the second post in Biblical Counseling Center’s new summer series “What Does God Say?” This series spotlights numerous issues that our counselees turn to us for compassionate and competent counseling in person and by Skype. Among the “What Does God Say?” posts are marital abuse and rebellious kids to depression and anger … Read More
