Depression in December?

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December and depression go hand in hand for some people. Christmastime my be more dreary than merry. Guest blogger and biblical counselor Julie Ganschow, who is director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, MO, shares hope with folks struggling with depression. This post first appeared here and is used with her permission. Turn to me and be gracious … Read More

Too Busy to Pray at Christmas?

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Are you too busy to pray at Christmas? During hectic holidays — shopping, decorating, travel — along with regular responsibilities, you’re worn out and stress … the perfect time to pray. Listen to Biblical Counseling Center’s Don Hart on the lifeline of prayer year-round. “I’m a stay-at-home mom with four kids, and by the end of the day I’m just … Read More

The Truth of a Panic Attack

Dr. Lucy Ann MollFor Those Giving Help, For Those Seeking Hope15 Comments

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A panic attack is my definition of personal hell. It’s intense fear, experienced in the body and mind. You feel alone, stuck, off balance. You begin fearing fear. —Lucy Ann Moll This is the third article in a four-part series on finding God’s solutions to ungodly fear. Read the first post here, the second post here, and the fourth post … Read More

Control Your Thought Life!

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How’s your thought life? Did you know what you think about greatly influences your feelings and your actions? To feel right and act right, then pay attention to your thought life. When you control your thought life, you’ll not only feel and act like the Christian that God wants you to be, you’ll please your Father.  Thought Life and Truth … Read More

Help for a Marriage & Family

Dr. Lucy Ann MollFor Those Giving Help, For Those Seeking Hope1 Comment

Biblical counseling for marriage and families — this is the topic of our live-stream, online course that begins this Monday, November 10. If you have a heart for helping struggling marriages and families, then you’ll want to join us. The registration page is here. You need to register to participate. (Psst: To the left, you see a recent Allchin family photo. Can … Read More

Marriage & Family PREVIEW!

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It is time to help Marriage and Family thrive! Don’t you agree? Biblical Counseling Center is excited to give you a sneak peek of our new Marriage and Family course. It’s for anyone — counselors, ministry leaders, and anyone interested in helping marriages and families succeed. Register now while you’re thinking about it. The course will be live-streamed ONLINE on … Read More

Bible Tips for Working Moms!

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Working moms who have a job outside the home face a big challenge: maintaining a biblical balance of roles as wife, mother, and employee. God desires that whatever we do, either by choice or necessity, that we do it all for His glory in each setting and task of a working mom’s day. “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for … Read More

Forgive and Be Free

Dr. Lucy Ann MollFor Those Giving Help, For Those Seeking Hope1 Comment

You can forgive and be free today. God has forgiven you of all your sins when you accepted Jesus’ gift of salvation. So who are you to withhold forgiveness from another person, whether a Christian or not, who has wronged you? What if God forgave exactly how you are inclined to forgive? Pretty ugly, huh? Thank God for his instruction … Read More