Standards of Conduct
The Preamble The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament exert a controlling authority on both the terms and the content of counseling. Counseling is […]
Biblical Motivations for Putting the Past in the Past
What shall we do when our past sins accuse, question, and taunt our present state of justification?
Why We Should Counsel from the Old Testament Prophets
We must read, interpret, and apply the prophets in order to better know Jesus and to enjoy him more fully.
Preparing for Success in Relational Conflict
4 Commitments
Do your own pre-counseling first by admitting you could be at fault, silencing the Inner Lawyer, committing to the goal of pleasing Christ above all else, and resisting that Inner Pharisee.
Empty Longings and God’s Treasures
Choosing to respond to our pain in a God honoring way will bring freedom and joy.
Counseling from Biblical Narratives
Truth In Love 345
How do we use the whole of the counsel of God, particularly the narratives in Scripture, when counseling?
What Trials Can’t Take Away
Trials take cherished things away from us, but they can’t take what is most cherish-able: God Himself.
Battling Anxiety and Depression
God’s past faithfulness brings a rock-solid assurance of His present goodness.
When the Church Doesn’t Care Well
Truth in Love 317
The church is the institution that is responsible to God for the care of souls; we will give account to the Lord for how we handle this stewardship.
Hope and Joy in a Season of Grief
Hope keeps us going, moving forward, guiding us on the path God has for us with His strength.
Using the Wilderness to Expose the Heart
We are more prone to identify our difficult circumstances than we are to identify the issues of our own heart.