Suicide is. . . “a sense of hopelessness or inescapability, combined with a pattern of poor coping, a limited tolerance, and a flight from help coalesce in some manner to form suicidal intent.” – Jeffery S. Black That’s a dry definition of a loss that rips out the heart of loved ones left behind, isn’t it? Sometimes dry is all family … Read More
Marriage as Ice Cream Sundae!
Marriage as an ice cream sundae? Yes, an ice cream sundae is an apt metaphor for building a delicious marriage. Snag the download here. To build a delicious marriage, you begin with a bowl. With this “spiritual” foundation, the other great stuff of marriage piles on top–first the social and intellectual aspects as you build a friendship and then the emotional … Read More
Husband Addicted to Porn!
Is your husband addicted to porn? You are not alone. In the last days, perilous times shall come. Men…shall be lovers of their own selves….” 2 Timothy 3:1-5, ESV Pornography—it’s readily available everywhere from sex flicks to websites and online chat rooms, and as easy as “sexting” pictures of self to others. The format matters little; the results are the same … Read More
An Open Invitation to Pastors
Hi Pastor, We’d love to invite you to a Pastors’ Breakfast on August 27, our treat. Why you? Why now? Biblical Counseling Center believes that you care about the hurting, that you want to help your church leaders care like Christ for people in your congregation and the community. If your church is in the Chicago area, please jot the … Read More
5 Essentials of a Biblical Counselor
What are the five essentials of a biblical counselor? Perhaps you’re interested in becoming a lay biblical counselor. Maybe you’d like to begin a counseling ministry at your church. Either way, you need to know the five essential characteristics of an effective biblical counselor. Now Is the Time As our culture snakes into dark sinful patterns, an effective biblical counselor can … Read More
5 Keys to Better Communication, 2 of 2
Do you want to know the 5 keys to better communication? Who doesn’t? This is the second post in a two-part series on better communication. Read the first post. The apostle Paul gave us keys for biblical communication in the book of Ephesians—four of them. When we apply these four keys of communication, we develop unity. When we break one or … Read More
5 Keys to Better Communication, 1 of 2
Do you want to know the 5 keys to better communication? Who doesn’t? This is the first post in a two-part series on better communication. Find the second post here. God’s Word guides us in how to communicate in order to keep unity in our relationships. There is no clearer description than in the book of Ephesians. Chapters one through … Read More
Counseling Women Abused as Kids
“Counseling for Women Abused as Kids” is the third post in a four-part blog series on godly responses to kids and sexual sin. Part 1 looked at grooming tactics used by predators: “Stay Safe from Child Sexual Abuse,” and Part 2 wrestled with “When Kids View Pornography.” Despite parents’ best efforts, sometimes sex abusers hurt children. The effects can last a lifetime. … Read More
Depression, God, and You
Depression, God, and you. Yes, depression may have a physical cause or it may be rooted in a spiritual issue. When depression has a legitimate physical cause, it’s best addressed and controlled through the advancements of medical science. Diabetes, hypothyroidism, and other glandular problems may be directly connected to the depression a person feels. I will let the medical doctors give … Read More
