FRIENDSHIP: Sometimes a friendship goes along just fine but then. . .WHAM. . .a conflict hits. So what then? WHEN A FRIENDSHIP TURNS SOUTH, what’s the best way to respond? Two thoughts may come to mind immediately. 1. Drop your friend. 2. Stick it out and repair the friendship. Which one seems best? What choice have you made in the … Read More
Uprooted? God Roots You in Christ!
Ever feel uprooted? When we step out of relationship with God, we experience uprooted disruption in our inner being. Dr. Donna Hart, PhD, shares thoughts on uprooting. Her article appeared first here. It is used by permission. Thunderstorms and fierce windstorms can cause tremendous damage to trees and property. A recent storm in our area snapped the tops off some … Read More
Your True Self Is Hidden in Christ
Beloved, your true self is hidden in Christ. God reveals his beautiful truth in the Scriptures. So let’s look at key verses about identity and your responsibility to orient our true self to loving abandonment to God. This article by Donna Hart, PhD, appeared first here on her website. Do we think of our lives as immersed in blessing? Ephesians 1:3 says, … Read More
Tough Easter? Encouragment for Hurting People
How was your Easter celebration? It’s not a positive experience for all, and the counselors at Biblical Counseling Center know it. Dr Tim Allchin, BCC director, shares three important truths about God as well as encouragement for you. In the week after Easter, the counselors at BCC often find an interesting mix of emotions in our counseling sessions. For those … Read More
How to Listen Like a Counselor
So you want to listen like an experienced counselor? In this post by Brad Hambrick, which appeared first here on The Biblical Counseling Coalition website, you’ll learn (or re-learn) how to listen well. Leave a comment and let us know what you think of Brad’s article. Thank you! This post makes two assumptions: (a) that counselors are good listeners, and … Read More
Who’s the Real Problem in My Marriage? Me!
Who’s at fault in my marriage? It’s me. Pastor-counselor Bob Kellemen shares insights for marriage from one of his favorite mariage books. It appeared first here on Bob’s website and is used with permission. (Edited for space. -Ed.) What Causes Marriage Fights and Quarrels? My wife, Shirley, and I are watching a Paul David Tripp marriage seminar video series based … Read More
Learning Is the Key to Doing Well!
Learning is key to doing, right? In this helpful post, Dr Donna Hart, PhD, shares five great ways she has learned to apply biblical truth to her life. Her article appeared first here at her website. It is reprinted with permisison. In our culture today, I hear people saying I really liked this class or that Bible study, but then I … Read More
NEW HABITS: How to Stick to Them!
Habits. Without them, life as you know it would be impossible. You’d need to relearn how to dress, eat, drive a car, even how to make coffee. But poor habits harm us. Consider the habit of drinking a 12-pack of beer day in and day out. Or the habit of turning to ice cream when you feel sad or angry, then … Read More
Counseling a Practical Atheist
The practical atheist. You know him. He’d the guy who says he’s a Christian but lives like God is dead. Perhaps he’s your counselee, a friend or a family member. The question is, how do you counsel a professing-Christian-practical-atheist? This guy who lists God’s attributes like a theologian–how do you counsel him? You begin by recognizing his ways. Then you … Read More
