To unroot bitterness, the first step is understanding what bitterness is. Editor’s note: This article, written by guest blogger and biblical counselor Julie Ganschow, the founder of Reigning Heart Counseling Center, first appeared at her website. Understanding the Heart of Bitterness Bitterness is unresolved, unforgiven anger and resentment. It is the result of anger changing from an experience to a belief. Bitterness … Read More
How to Stop Fear Now
To stop fear now, you need to change your belief system. But how? This post by our very own Sherry Allchin answers this common and important question. Recently my husband, Ron, and I were on a flight home from ministry that was delayed because of weather at our destination. As the plane took off, we were just glad to be … Read More
Is There Hope for My Marriage?
“Is there hope for my marriage?” We at Biblical Counseling Center hear this question many times every week. The answer: Yes! Today’s post comes from biblical counselor Julie Ganschow, founder of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, MO. Here’s the post at her blog: Is It Too Late for Us? “Is it too late to save my marriage?” I have been … Read More
Father’s Day Special: BOOK!
Get our Father’s Day Special: FREE book! The book is Growing in Wisdom: A Bible Study in Proverbs for Fathers and Sons by our very own Dr. Ron Allchin, D.Min., founder of Biblical Counseling Center. It encourages dads and their sons (and daughters too) who have plenty of questions about living life wisely. During his 40 years as a pastor and … Read More
7 Control Centers You Must Have
When you have developed these 7 control centers, you will build moral purity into your lifestyle. The result: Peace and contentment and glory to God! To help you develop self-control, look up the verses for each of the seven control centers. Then evaluate: what you have done in the past in this area what you are doing at the present … Read More
Pornography! 5 Solutions If Your Child Gets Hooked
Pornography is rampant. Children see it at earlier and earlier ages. Satan can use an “accidental find” to hook a child into a lifelong addiction. So how do we respond as a parent? Here are 5 steps to constructive solutions to the problem. 1. Listen Listen before passing judgment or reacting in anger or disappointment (Proverbs 18:13). Don’t jump to conclusions! Listen … Read More
What God Says About Priorities
Your priorities matter to God. God has a will, or desire, for the use of your time. The Bible helps us determine proper priorities and planning. Let’s see what we discover. This is a key verse. Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be … Read More
Is Christian Marriage in Chaos?
We know Christian marriage is under attack. When your own Christian marriage feels like chaos, you hurt deeply. You may wonder if you and your spouse are destined for continual disagreement and dissatisfaction. Is there a path forward, together? Your path forward is a plan on where and how to lead your home. Download the 5 S Leadership Assignment on God’s plan for the … Read More
How to Stop Self Injury
What is self injury? Why would anyone do it? How do you stop? Editor’s Note: This article first appeared at Lucy Ann Moll’s blog. Lucy is a staff counselor at Biblical Counseling Center. You may go to the original article. If you or someone you know has purposely hurt herself, she has self-injured. Most people avoid pain, people who intentionally … Read More
