If we want our children to be confident and fearless, why would we teach them to flee? The answer is simple and profound; the Bible commands that every day we all need to courageously run away from some things and toward others. What should our families flee? II...
Emotional blackmail is a weapon that is all too often wielded by those who call themselves Christians. It’s brandished in the home, in politics, the workplace, and in the church. John Piper rightly observes, “Emotional blackmail happens when a person equates his or...
By God’s grace I’ve had the privilege of being a biblical counselor for over 20 years, and I want to share six things the Lord has taught me along the way. All Christians are biblical counselors. Is it possible to study counseling as an occupation, be certified, and...
Counselee: “My wife doesn’t respect me.” Me: “Why do you think you’re not easy to respect?” Counselee: “What does this have to do with me?” . . . or . . . Counselee: “My parents are such idiots!” Me: “You know, I don’t think the Lord’s glorified when you talk about...
Overcoming Lust and Porn Many Christians face a significant challenge in overcoming lust and porn. Yet, the gospel offers not just forgiveness, but real power to change. Central to this transformation is the glory of Christ—His surpassing beauty, worth, and...
The role of confidentiality largely is determined by the content discussed. If the counselee reveals evidence or reveals enough information to cause reasonable suspicion of abuse against her, a minor, an elderly person, or someone who is otherwise dependent, then I...
Matthew 18 Matthew 18:15-20“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact...
This is a biblical evaluation of four common secular-based therapies: 12 Step Recovery Program The 12 Step Recovery Program is a lifestyle just as much as it is a set of life-principles. They are fairly spiritually-minded in an attempt to tackle addiction in a...
What does the Bible say about how the devil operates? What do we as believers need to do to protect ourselves from the devil’s schemes? Can a Christian be possessed by a demon? How do we as handle the demonic during the context of Biblical Counseling? The Devil...
There are a few instances in which a counselor would want to conclude a counseling case. Some of the reasons are encouraging reasons, for example, if the counselee is now equipped to handle his problems. Some of the reasons are less encouraging, such as when the...