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
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
Biblical Hope in Emotional Distress: Lessons from the Book of Habakkuk (Part 1)
Written by BCC Counselor Sheri Ho Have you ever felt despair? Have you watched hope fade and found yourself losing heart? Or perhaps you are walking alongside someone struggling with depression, disappointment, or confusion? The Book of Book of Habakkuk offers great encouragement and wisdom for times of despair and confusion. When Habakkuk was written, Judah was morally corrupt, violent, … Read More
How Was Your Family’s Easter?
It’s not always a positive experience, and the counselors at Biblical Counseling Center know it. Dr. Tim Allchin, BCC Executive Director, shares three important truths about God and encouragement for your family this week.In the week after Easter, the counselors at BCC often encounter an interesting mix of emotions in our counseling sessions. For Christians, Easter is supposed to fill … Read More
Easter Hope: Because He Lives, You Are Not Who You Were
About the author: Mark Schuler recently joined BCC as a staff counselor. Previously, Mark served as football coach, lead pastor and Pastor of Biblical Counseling in Peoria. He works with Families, Marriages and Men through online video sessions. You can schedule counseling with him here. Easter is not just a date on the calendar. It is the declaration that everything … Read More
How to Tell If You’re Part of the Problem — Pt. 2
Editor’s Note: This article is part two of a two-part series that helps us deal with division in our lives, relationships, and our world. You can read part one here. In part one, we asked two searching questions from Colossians 3:12–17. First, have I forgotten whose I am? And second, am I modeling what I’m demanding from others? Those questions addressed our … Read More
How to Tell If You’re Part of the Problem—Pt. 1
Editor’s Note: This article is part one of a two-part series that helps us deal with division in our lives, relationships, and our world. Conflict finds all of us. Whether it’s a family that refuses to talk, a betrayal from a coworker at my job, unmet expectations in a friendship, or division within a church—most of us have found ourselves … Read More
Why Does My Child Keep Disobeying? Five Heart-Level Influences Every Parent Should Know
About the Author: Dr Ron Allchin is the founder of BCC, serves as a counselor and overseas our international training opportunities. Every parent has been there. You’ve taught your child what’s right. You’ve read them the verses. You’ve done everything you know to do — and still, your child chooses disobedience. You’re left asking, “Why is my child acting this … Read More
