Anxious to Counsel?
While the word for concern or anxiety is used in a positive sense in the Bible, it is most often used in describing a sinful failure to fully trust in God and love Him.
A Response to Recent Criticisms of Dr. Heath Lambert’s 95 Theses
It is clear that Brad Hambrick is setting forth a different definition and trajectory of biblical counseling.
To the “Young and Inexperienced” Counselor
The lack of shared experience only further magnifies the power and sufficiency of God’s Word to change hearts and lives.
The Sufficiency of Scripture and Extra-Biblical Information
Introduction: A New Book, An Old Controversy Last week Zondervan released my new book, A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry. The […]
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.
A Biblical Identity for Adoptees
Adopted children struggle with their identity. How can we help them to cultivate a biblical identity?
Assurance for the Weak in Faith
True faith is that which yields itself, despite all its insufficiency, on the sufficiency of Christ.
The Negative Behind Positive Thinking
The positive thinking movement is a way to try to have something good about yourself apart from God himself, but it never works.
Christian Psychology
An Introduction and Biblical Analysis
Christian Psychology is a unique form of psychology which seeks to develop a distinctly Christian model for understanding the human condition.
Ungodly Introspection in OCD
Truth In Love 363
What is the difference between godly and ungodly introspection? How can those who struggle with OCD be freed from an enslaving, ungodly introspection?
Top Podcast of the Year: Ungodly Introspection in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Truth in Love Episode 363
What is the difference between godly and ungodly introspection? How can those who struggle with OCD be freed from an enslaving, ungodly introspection?
Midlife Counseling Issues
Truth in Love 499
There is hope and comfort for the middle-aged believer amid the unique trials of this season.