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
4 Ways to HELP A Struggling Teen
Written by BCC Counselor Theron St John “My teenager attempted to take his life.” I still remember hearing those words from a parent whose teenager I had previously counseled. This young person had been through family challenges and regularly experienced anxiety and depression. It had been a while since I had last seen him for counseling, so the news astounded … 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
Online Counseling When I’m too Afraid to Leave My House
There was a day in the way-past that doctors made house-calls when friends came to visit the sick or grieved or lonely, and when pastors visited the homes of his flock regularly. But those days are way past! However, technology has partially filled that gap, and in some very good ways! Our family and friends stay connected via Facebook, FaceTime, … Read More
Too Busy for Counseling?
Our lifestyles are often so busy that we don’t know if we can fit one more thing into our schedules. Many people believe they would benefit from counseling, but they struggle with concerns over the time commitment. Do you feel like you’re too busy for counseling? As internet speeds and video communication options have increased, online counseling via video has … Read More
Counseling Via Video: 3 advantages and 1 downside
When a hurting person meets with a biblical counselor via video, the world opens. Counselees living in Topeka or Timbuktu, and every place in between, can receive the benefits of counseling by the Word and in the power of the Spirit, wherever they are. In fact, all that’s needed to “deliver” biblical counseling is the internet. And some 4.5 billion … Read More
God’s Plan to Shepherd a Woman’s Heart
This post is written by Lucy Ann Moll who counsels for Biblical Counseling Center. Lucy shares about how the pain of her past and the resulting struggles with anxiety have given her a heart to help others overcome and find hope.
