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Puritan Treasures for Today

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Dale Johnson: I am thrilled to have with me on this first day of our conference in Fort Worth, Texas, “Ancient Paths, Soul Care in Past […]

A Tribute to Dr. Wayne Mack

My forty-five year old friendship with Dr. Wayne Mack began in the early 1980s through the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC), known today as […]

The Self-Sufficiency of God in Counseling

Truth in Love 526

The self-sufficiency of God shapes the way we, as biblical counselors, shepherd and love counselees unconditionally, without need of affirmation or validation.

How To Handle Despair

Truth in Love 524

In a fallen world, we are bound to face despair at some point in our lives. The Bible helps us to understand our despair and lay our cares before a God that cares for us.

Potential Pitfalls of Gospel Centered Counseling

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The Biblical Counselor needs to use the gospel in a way that is faithful to all of Scripture and carries out the ultimate goal of God’s glory through sanctification.

The Church’s Role in Counseling You

When faced with a crisis or seeing a need for change in our lives, there is a temptation to withdraw from the church. This is an invitation to be truly known and cared for by the the counsel found in God’s Word and in His Church.

Vengeance Is Mine

In a world that increasingly celebrates personal vengeance retribution as due justice, Christians must live counter-culturally, trusting instead in God’s administration.

Hearing the Voice Within

Truth in Love 514

Be wary of the temptation to bypass the Bible by seeking to hear God’s voice through spiritual, emotional impressions.

Dealing Biblically with Physical Pain

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Amid the challenges of physical and chronic pain, there is opportunity for the church and counselor can walk alongside the believer to help them set their hope on Jesus.