To protect a marriage, these seven principles are gospel-centered guideliness to consider. Guest blogger Jim Newheiser is the Director of the Christian Counseling program and associate professor of practical theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. This article first appeared here on the Biblical Counseling Coalition blog and is used with permission. So what must be done to … Read More
How to Heal After Adultery
Can your marriage survive adultery? It won’t be easy, but because of God’s grace, a husband and wife can reconcile and grow spiritually. This article originally appeared on the Biblical Counseling Coalition website and is used with permission. While devastating and heartbreaking, infidelity in a marriage can be worked through to a successful reconciliation. Because of Jesus, we have the ability … Read More
10 Ways Satan Loves to See Marriages Fail
“10 Ways Satan Loves to See Marriages Fail” by guest blogger and pastor Deepak Reju prompted 150-plus comments at Biblical Counseling Coalition, where is first appeared. Reprinted here at Biblical Counseling Center with permission. According the Bible, Satan prowls around like a lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8), but many times, he probably doesn’t have to do … Read More
Parenting a Prodigal
Today’s post by Julie Ganschow of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, MO, encourages parents of prodigal children who have stopped walking in the Christian faith. This post appeared first on Julie’s blog. It is reprinted here with her permision. But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful … Read More
What Real Love Looks Like to a Child
I stepped into “Little House on the Prairie” reruns when I visited friends’ homes during childhood, it seemed. People in these homes blessed each other with words of affirmation: “Beautiful picture, honey. I can barely wait to show grandma.” “You remembered to put away your books. You are so responsible!” “I appreciate that you called home to say you’d be late. … Read More
When to Stop Having Children (part 2)
Pastor Deepak Reju and father of five is today’s guest blogger sharing wisdom on “When to Stop Having Children” in this two-part series. Read the first part here on Biblical Counseling Center‘s blog Mended Lives. It’s part of our August emphasis on families. When Is It Selfish to Stop Having Kids? Read the first 9 principles here. Are you stopping … Read More
When to Stop Having Children (Part 1)
Pastor Deepak Reju and father of five is today’s guest blogger sharing wisdom on “When to Stop Having Children” in this two-part series. The second part publishes on Thursday here on Biblical Counseling Center‘s blog Mended Lives. It’s part of our August emphasis on families. At the end of this post, you may sign up for our blog. When our … Read More
How to Change Your Husband’s Mind
Sharing insight on how to change your husband’s mind, today’s guest blogger, Julie Ganschow of Reigning Grace Counseling Center in Kansas City, Mo., is an experienced biblical counselor who helps husbands and wives restore their marriage. This post first appeared here on her blog and is used with permission. That title on changing your husband’s mind got you, didn’t it? I … Read More
What Does God Say to Weary Wives?
Today’s guest blogger is Wendy Alsup, who writes about God at her website, Practical Theology for Women. She loves math, theology, and whales, and has authored three books: Practical Theology for Women, The Gospel-Centered Woman, and By His Wounds You are Healed. Wendy lives in Seattle with her husband, Andy, and two children. The post “Withering Wives” is reprinted with … Read More
