Guest blogger and biblical counselor Julie Ganschow questions pastors who send the hurting to mental health clinics in this provocative post, reprinted here with her permission. She reminds us that God says his Word gives everything we need for life and godliness. At her blog, she names it: The Gospel of In-sufficiency. This other gospel hurts you! I am amazed that you are … Read More
I Need Discernment
Need Discernment? Who doesn’t? I read a line from Michael Hyatt’s blog the other day that really struck me as practically discerning: “If you don’t like what you see in the life of the messenger, it’s usually best to ignore the message.” In essence, Michael is advising us not to take advice from people aren’t getting the results you want to experience. … Read More
New Office! New Counselor!
Biblical Counseling Center joyfully announces wonderful news: our new office in Schaumburg, IL, is open and active. Equally exciting, biblical counselor Donna Hart, PhD, joins our Arlington Heights, IL, office, and counsels couples with her husband, Donald Hart, and speaks the truth in love to hurting women, children and teens too. “For over 26 years Biblical Counseling Center had led the … Read More
4 Ways to Radical Transformation
Did you know that a beautiful picture of radical transformation is seen in an addict (or any sinner) who repents? It is interesting to note what happens the first time a person experiments by using alcohol, prescription medications, or recreational drugs to excess, they say to themselves, “Wow, this is the best thing ever; I have never felt so good! … Read More
When to Listen, When to Talk
Today’s blog on how when to listen and when to talk helps you ask good questions and. . .listen well. Your spiritual conversations blossom. You help the hurting. Your life becomes richer. We welcome BCC biblical counselor Donna Hart, PhD, to our blogging team. This post first appeared here on Donna’s blog. Spiritual conversation is all about someone asking a good … Read More
10 Ways Satan Loves to See Marriages Fail
“10 Ways Satan Loves to See Marriages Fail” by guest blogger and pastor Deepak Reju prompted 150-plus comments at Biblical Counseling Coalition, where is first appeared. Reprinted here at Biblical Counseling Center with permission. According the Bible, Satan prowls around like a lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8), but many times, he probably doesn’t have to do … Read More
Parenting a Prodigal
Today’s post by Julie Ganschow of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, MO, encourages parents of prodigal children who have stopped walking in the Christian faith. This post appeared first on Julie’s blog. It is reprinted here with her permision. But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful … Read More
What Real Love Looks Like to a Child
I stepped into “Little House on the Prairie” reruns when I visited friends’ homes during childhood, it seemed. People in these homes blessed each other with words of affirmation: “Beautiful picture, honey. I can barely wait to show grandma.” “You remembered to put away your books. You are so responsible!” “I appreciate that you called home to say you’d be late. … Read More
5 Promises of Hope & More!
I woke up sobbing, my tears spilling the pain of a secret childhood memory. My husband reached for my hand under the quilt, his green eyes searched mine. “What’s wrong, Lucy? What happened?” “I don’t know,” I lied. I knew the reason for my tears, these salty signals of pushed-down pain. With no warning the memory swept away my equilibrium … Read More
