Articles from 2021
The Abuse Pendulum (Part 2)
Dr. Jim Newheiser continues to evaluate common statements you hear about ministering to those who’ve experienced domestic abuse.
The Abuse Pendulum (Part 1)
This is part of a series of four blogs about domestic abuse by Dr. Jim Newheiser.
The Heart of Deconstruction
Counseling Postvangelicals
Suppose a friend informs you they are deconstructing their faith and now identify as a postvangelical. How would you engage them with biblical counsel?
His Commands Are Not Burdensome
God’s commandments are not burdensome to believers because we love Him, are convinced He loves us, are empowered by Him to obey, and forgiven by Him when we don’t.
Undefined Love
God, in His Word, has made clear the right aim of our heart’s desires, which is to love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind.
The Subtle Sin of Prayerlessness
Prayerlessness is sin, as is the self-sufficient heart attitude of independence that feeds it.
Letting Psalm 46 Guide our Thinking
As you seek to gain a comforting perspective in these unsettling times, the Psalms are a prescription for distress and worry.
A Counselor’s Character Matters
We may have training and years of experience, but we are nothing without the Holy Spirit working in and through us.
Optimizing Christian Contentment in Biblical Counseling
When we desire to grow in Christlikeness and bring God glory in the process, we position ourselves for contentment in every area of our life.
Setting Goals
We have opportunities every day to move towards the goal of Christlikeness and pleasing God in all the activities of our day.
Suffering for His Sake
Be encouraged in your suffering to not lose heart! While we will experience suffering in this life, God’s plans and purposes for us are for our good and His glory!
