Between Bethel and Dan
Clinically-Informed Biblical Counseling's Failed Attempt at Balance
Attempts, like Clinically-Informed Biblical Counseling, have sought to find balance between two extremes. 1 Kings 12 shows us that “closer” to the truth is still disobedience if it isn’t where God commands.
Homework for Counselees Struggling with OCD
The Bible speaks to the particular struggles of the counselee with OCD. Although their compulsive behavior is often rooted in self-reliance, there is freedom found in trusting God.
Should Biblical Counselors Use “Effective” Therapeutic Techniques? (Part 1)
How should we consider the numerous “effective” therapeutic techniques used today in light of biblical principles?
The “B” in Biblical Counseling
If we are committed to the sufficiency of Scripture in biblical counseling, why would we define the nature and practice of our counseling by any standard outside of Scripture?
First Sessions and Asking Questions
Only when we know our counselees well will we be able to guide them well from the Scriptures.
Same Old Truths from the Same Old Places
Experience in counseling is a great thing, but it can lead to complacency in handling the Word of God.
Back to Basics: Giving Homework
Homework assignments are spiritual growth exercises to be performed by the counselee between counseling sessions.
Loving Counselees with Low Reading Comprehension
How can you teach and love counselees who struggle with reading comprehension?
How I Begin the First Counseling Session
One of the goals during the first session is to listen well and communicate hope and compassion.
The Role of Music in Counseling
Theologically rich worship music can become a friend that is with our counselees in the times between meetings.
Following Jesus
A Blueprint for Biblical Counseling
We pursue obedience to Christ for the sake of God’s glory.
