Gluttony — who wants to talk about it? It’s not a “bad” sin, right? But what does a struggle with food reveal about your heart, the inner you? A thought-provoking and compassionate article by Brad Hambrick which appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website. Used with permission. Are we really going to talk about gluttony at this time … Read More
Do Children Run Your Home?
When children rule, a home becomes chaotic. Boundaries give freedom to mature within the parameters of God’s moral laws and parental efficiency rules. Children need freedom to be kids, to learn and explore, to have fun. But they also need rules to guide them into productivity and maturity. God gave Adam and Eve only one rule, and then His children … Read More
Reclaiming the HOLY of Christmas
Merry and HOLY Christmas to you, friends! This article by ACBC-certified counselor Lucy Ann Moll, who counsels the hurting at our Winfield office and by Skype, appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. Who stole the HOLY of Christmas? How can we Christians reclaim it? What changed in our hearts that many of … Read More
Lord’s Protection from Harm (Part 2)
Does God guarantee protection from harm? Guest writer Jeff Forrey — and former counselor at BCC — looks at Psalm 91’s claim, “no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent” in the second part of this two-part series. Read Part 1 here. He helps Christians understand this psalm, especially those who’ve who’ve experienced a tragedy, such as … Read More
I’d Only Be Happy If. . .
The Bread of Life invites you to believe, but so many of us say, “I’d only be happy if. . .” and chase after temporal things like success, security, love, acceptance, and things. Donna Hart, PhD, a BCC counselor, helps us think through what we value most: bread or the Bread. Her article first appeared here on her website and … Read More
PAIN: A Path to Proclaim Christ
Who wants pain? No one! Yet pain provides permission to proclaim the gospel. Guest writer Heidi Jo Fulk tells how God used her pain — a brain tumor at age 23 — to proclaim Christ. . .like the apostle Paul. Heidi’s article appeared first here on Revive Our Hearts and is used with permission. Pain in all its forms often … Read More
Overcoming ‘Killer’ Control
Has a desire to control infested your heart? How to “kill” your longing to control. Guest writer Lee Lewis looks at the expression of control and shares truths to overcome control with the gospel. His article appeared first here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition blog and is used with permission. Pride in the human heart longs for control, and there … Read More
Blood of Jesus: So What?
The blood of Jesus has 6 extraordinary meanings for Christians in need of counseling. Guest writer Kevin Halloran serves with Leadership Resources International. This article first appeared here on Unlocking the Bible and is used with permission. French philosopher Voltaire and American President John Adams are famous for their criticisms of Christianity because they thought it was a “bloody religion,” with … Read More
Why ‘Stop It’ Doesn’t Work
‘Stop it’ is a poor counseling method. Only Jesus Christ can truly change hearts and lives. Here’s the better way, says guest writer and biblical counselor Julie Ganschow, whose article appeared here on her website and is used with permission. She also addresses the women and the word. Julie is the director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, … Read More