This article was written by BCC Counselor Matt Black as part of our new series on Mental Health. In this series, our counselors hope to call churches and Christians to re-engage with the discussion and care for mental health struggles. Editor’s Note: Perhaps the most common mental health struggle that many people deal with is depression. While many would consider … Read More
Our Most Important Thoughts
Our view of God is the most important thing about us. The thoughts we think about God are the foundation of our Christian lives. If we do not have a good foundation, we will not have a solid relationship with God. Some believers have a faulty view of God. These views can develop in the relationships we have had with our … Read More
How Pursuing God Brings Victory for Addicts
This article is part of our new series on addiction. In this series, our counselors are sharing how everyone can understand, overcome, and find freedom from addiction. February is the month that tests anyone who desires to change a bad habit. Whether we eat too much, drink too much, exercise too little, or feel trapped in damaging lifestyle choices, many … Read More
The Spiritual Reality of Addiction
This article was written by BCC Counselor Jin Taek Chung as part of our new series on addiction. In this series, our counselors are sharing how everyone can understand, overcome, and find freedom from addiction. “Bet you can’t eat just one,” a potato chip company once confidently challenged shoppers. They knew very well how the deep-fried carbs, garnished with a … Read More
Hope for Sexual Addicts – Understanding Process Addiction
This article was written by BCC Counselor Jim Lang as part of our new series on addiction. In this series, our counselors are sharing how everyone can understand, overcome, and find freedom from addiction. How does sexual addiction compare to other addictions? This is a question that men and women coming to counseling often struggle with. Let’s start to answer this … Read More
Addictive Relationships
This article is part of our new series on addiction. In this series, our counselors are sharing how everyone can understand, overcome, and find freedom from addiction. Is relationship addiction a real thing? The experience of “addiction” is when we want something too much and we feel like we need something so badly that we can’t live or experience happiness … Read More
When Life Seems Unfair – Responding Well to Trials
I had someone come into my office once and say, “It’s not fair – God seems not to ever send even an ounce of compassion my way. My life is falling apart, and He doesn’t even seem to care. Why? How can I trust a God that doesn’t ever seem to come through?” Have you ever felt that way? Maybe … Read More
How You Can Find Hope From Easter
To many people, Easter is just another family holiday, and to some, it may even be a time of stress and drama. However, Easter can change how we view just about everything in life. For those seeking hope amidst some of the most difficult trials of life, Easter should be a tremendous source of hope! The hope of Easter matters … Read More
4 Reasons Why We Need Wise Friends
This week, the President of Ukraine boldly reminded the leadership of the United States of a powerful principle: in times of war, you need friends to have your back. No country and no individual can withstand every attack. There’s a spiritual lesson in this moment that we shouldn’t overlook. Over the past couple of years, many people lost track of … Read More
