The Noetic Effects of the Fall in Psychology
Truth in Love 326
We shouldn’t be shocked to find biases in secular literature. If this battle against bias can be found within us, as believers, it will surely be found within the secularist who is not anchored in the truth of God.
Cultivating an Atmosphere of Soul Care in Your Church
Truth in Love 323
A formal counseling setting comes out of the overflow of what’s happening already among God’s people in the church.
A Counselor’s Satisfaction
What is the goal of the biblical counselor? How do we define success with our counselees?
Back to Basics: Data Gathering
As biblical counselors, we need to be careful to listen well and gather all the relevant information before we engage in counseling someone.
How I Begin the First Counseling Session
One of the goals during the first session is to listen well and communicate hope and compassion.
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.
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.
Ministering to the Spiritually Cold and Rebellious
Our responsibility is to be faithful in giving the Word and lovingly and accurately representing the Lord Jesus Christ.
Infertility and the Purposes of God
Infertility has been the means by which He has chosen to teach me more of who He is, to awaken His Word to me, and to change me—little by little—more into the image of His Son.
The Role of Music in Counseling
Theologically rich worship music can become a friend that is with our counselees in the times between meetings.
