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.
Redeeming Dysfunction: How God Uses Family Pain for Good
This post is written by Carol Wright who counsels for Biblical Counseling Center. In this post, she shares her story of how God has used the pain she experienced and the redemptive purposes she has now seen as she helps other women and children deal with their struggles.
Depressed People Need Caring Counsel Too
Depressed people need caring counsel, don’t they? And the holidays can be especially daunting. Read more on what to expect if you need caring counsel or provide it. This article by Jeff Forrey appeared here at The Biblical Counseling Coalition. It is reprinted with permission. (Edited for space.–LAM) Think about the recent personal conversations you’ve had with depressed people. Do any … Read More
Not all churches and pastors are like that
This past summer, one of our most popular posts was entitled “When your church disappoints you.” It was written shortly after the Willow Creek story hit the news, but the principles are equally true to many different churches going through struggle and controversy during that time in our area. It’s not a size, denomination or doctrine issue. It may surprise you that … Read More
How Can You Experience Lasting Change?
Can you experience lasting change … at last? Maybe the change that comes to mind is your own, or maybe you are wondering about someone you care deeply about. For lasting change to happen, Jesus consistently reminded us that our hearts need to change first. Solomon stated this principle powerfully in Proverbs 4:23 stating, “Above all else, guard your heart … Read More
How to Start Moving in the Right Direction
To get us thinking about direction, consider this: I hope you can laugh at this scenario, maybe you’ve heard it before! A new teen driver was driving down the freeway when his mother called his cell phone. “Harry, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on Route 280. Please be careful!” “It’s not … Read More
