Scripture: “I will refresh the weary, and satisfy the faint.” Jeremiah 31:25 (NIV) Fellow counselors, let me ask you a question: When you hear the word refresh, what comes to mind? Is it a cold drink on a scorching day? Is it walking through the front door after a grueling day of crisis management to […]
Stepping into the lives of so many women, entering into their journey to help them draw closer to Jesus, is a blessing. As a counselor, an hour each week is not enough time to fully care for those who’ve shared their vulnerability and painful struggles with us. From the desire to do more, I’ve found […]
We all have to trust something in life. We quickly realize we are unable to live life completely independent of anything or anyone else. The human experience is an interdependent one that relies on others to live, sustain, and flourish. The fact of the matter is that I cannot even see myself fully and accurately […]
As a counselor, you will share some of the deepest and darkest moments with others. For me those moments are walking with women who struggle with suicidal ideation. Some of whom I’ve lost. Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the US for all ages[1]. This statistic alerts us that the people who could be […]
After almost two decades in pastoral ministry, it was a strange feeling to wake up one morning and not be a pastor. The decision for me to step out of my role as a counseling pastor was intentional. In particular, we felt a desire to shift our focus towards expanding access to Biblical Counseling resources. […]
I have served as a counselor now for many years. I wish I could say that in all those years I’ve become so proficient that I always witness obvious breakthroughs in every case. But that would be dishonest. Even with experience, I continue to meet people and face situations where the visible measure of my […]
Biblical counseling is intentional discipleship rooted in the hope of Jesus Christ. In a world full of self-help strategies, it stands apart because it relies on the unchanging truth of God’s Word and the sufficiency of Christ for every struggle of the heart. As Dr. John Henderson notes in Equipped to Counsel, biblical counseling is Christians helping one […]
Good Friday. It almost seems a contradiction in terms—good and Friday—when we consider the brutal crucifixion of the sinless Son of God. The One who healed the sick, calmed the storm, and called the dead to life was mocked, beaten, and nailed to a cross. And yet, it was through this very darkness that redemption […]
Dear Friend: I’m so excited to let you know about an exciting video resource I have put together in advance of my book release for Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ. 🥁roll please… Introducing the first-ever, GROUNDED IN GRACE VIRTUAL PARENT SUMMIT! 🙌 What is it? 26 interviews with leading pastors, […]
Then the Lord said to Cain… (Genesis 4:6a) The Scripture provides a wide range of case material packed with truth and meaning for counseling ministry. The story of Cain offers a prime example (Genesis 4:1-16). While we don’t have access to the details of Cain’s childhood, we can probably learn a few things from what […]