God call you to counsel other Christians. Did you know this? Does it surprise you or scare you? You may think, it’s best to heed the old saying: Don’t stick your nose in others’ business. In most circumstances and relationships, these are wise words to follow. After all, the private part of our lives needs to remain. . .respectfully private. … 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
6 Principles for Repentance
Repentance. This idea behind this word can bring on a cold sweat on a hot summer day. It suggests wrongdoing, apologies, forgiveness, and change. In the New Testament, the word repent simply means to turn around. It was a military term that described a soldier marching in one direction and then doing an about-face. Spiritually, it means to change your … 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
When Kids View Pornography
“When Kids View Pornography” by Sherry Allchin is Part 2 of a four-part blog series on godly responses to kids and sexual sin. Read Part 1: “Stay Safe from Child Sex Abuse.” In the last days, perilous times will come….” (2 Timothy 3:1-5). Our children are growing up in a dangerous world, and as parents we cannot always protect them. … Read More
Stay Safe from Child Sexual Abuse
This post on child sexual abuse is the first in a four-part series on sexual sin and kids. On Tuesday, biblical counselor and teacher Sherry Allchin tackles pornography. Child sexual abuse is criminal and deeply wounds victims — emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Did you know that child sexual abuse is rampant? Crimes Against Children Research Center states that: 1 in 5 … 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
Regret to Restoration
Is regret messing with your peace? Is your regret so painful that you’d like to erase a part of your past? Let’s look at regret — what it is, the two main types, and how to move from regret to restoration. Regret Defined Regret is feeling sorrow or remorse for something you did or failed to do. Sometimes regret becomes disappointment. This feeling … Read More
