Resources by Year
Scripture Memory
Avoiding the Things that Trip us Up
Meditation on the Scripture should lead us to worship God. He is the ultimate reason for memorizing the Word.
Considering the Duluth Model
Truth in Love 316
When dealing with problems such as abuse and injustice, believers should be zealous in searching the Scriptures for ways to act in a God-pleasing manner.
How I Begin the First Counseling Session
One of the goals during the first session is to listen well and communicate hope and compassion.
A Biblical View of Finances
God gives everything, and everything we have has been given to us. We need to remember that. We are really managers, not owners of our money.
The Faithful Parent: A Biblical Guide to Raising a Family
Book Review
Success is not measured by how our children turn out, but by how we honor the Lord in our parenting.
Shepherding Divisive Opinions
Truth in Love 315
There’s a difference between a congregant who disagrees with something versus someone who has a divisive approach.
Facing Manipulation
Refusing to submit to God because we’re afraid of how our counselee might respond is allowing the counselee to dethrone Christ in our lives.
Repentance
Seeking God’s Glory Through Self-Confrontation
This essay presents a model for biblical repentance. A person first determines that change should happen. He then designs a plan for change. And then he starts doing what he has resolved to do.
Practical Steps to Starting a Soul Care Ministry
Truth in Love 314
Scott Mehl shares his experience and provides some practical steps to begin a soul care ministry in the church.
Reconciling Friendships After Conflict
The need to pursue reconciliation is so great that it comes before offering gifts in worship.
Seeing Reality through Psalm 139
We want to see Jesus come to life in our counselees and manifest His life through them as they more and more die to self.
Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Its Cure
Book Review
Instead of allowing thoughts to control us, we must speak biblical truth to ourselves.
