I was so busy practicing my religion, getting my theology right, teaching the truth, and working for God that I almost missed love. And love trumps everything else—always. I understand that better now because I’ve been loved longer. Love Is Everywhere I teach about love all the time. But there’s a big difference between propositional […]
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As biblical counselors, we need to be able to address the important issue of self-identity in a sensitive, wise and biblical manner. In our previous post, we were reminded that the identity of the Christian is one of union with Jesus; therefore, whatever is true of Jesus becomes true of the believer. In Christ, the […]
Looking into the mirror of Christ’s Grace on the anniversary of Reformation Day and Martin Luther’s biblically counseling posting of the 95 Theses. We are 499 years away from the anniversary of Martin Luther posting The 95 Theses on October 31, 1517. When we think of Luther and “Reformation Day” or “Reformation Sunday,” we often […]
Public Debate: What are the Limits of Self-Identity?
Author: Jeremy Lelek
Category: Blog, Counseling, Identity/Roles, The Gospel
Join ABC President Jeremy Lelek for an evening at Magnolia Motor Lounge in Fort Worth and a public debate on the topic—What are the Limits of Self-Identity? This evening, Sunday, October 23, I will be participating in a discussion unlike any other in which I have ever participated. Actually, it’s a bit more than a […]
The Place for Biblical Counseling
Author: John Henderson
Category: Blog, Counseling, Ministry, Relationships, The Gospel
Biblical counseling effectively finds its place within a paradigm of discipleship and the Body of Christ, under the regular teaching and preaching of God’s Word. The Great Commission finds fulfillment in two primary efforts: “baptize” and “teach.” First, we introduce confessing believers into the body of Christ (as displayed by baptism) and then we help them […]
Living, Loving and Grieving with Hope
Author: Susan Thomas
Category: Blog, Counseling, Family, The Gospel
As biblical counselors, and as people, how do we help others face the dark reality of death and dying? God says, grieve. But grieve with hope. This side of heaven, we are all faced with the reality of death and dying. While we may grow accustomed to the elderly and attempt to make light of […]
Join Us for our 2017 National Conference in Dallas, TX!
Author: ABC
Category: Blog, Counseling, Ministry, Non-Profit, The Gospel
Join hundreds of pastors, lay leaders, counselors and believers alike for our 2017 National Conference, April 27-29th at Irving Bible Church in Dallas, TX! We are thrilled to officially open registration for our 2017 National Conference, happening April 27-29, 2017 at Irving Bible Church in Dallas, Texas! We have an incredible lineup of gifted pastors, […]
“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which […]
Common Myths About Forgiveness
Author: Jeremy Lelek
Category: Counseling, Family, Marriage, Ministry, Relationships, The Gospel
Intentionally seeking and granting forgiveness is first and foremost about the glory of God. As we humble ourselves to His will and seek to imitate Him in our relationships with others, forgiveness serves as the foundation upon which relational and emotional healing may take place. “Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and […]
All night long I tossed and turned. I was anxious and afraid but didn’t know quite why. Specters of failure and probable loss danced mockingly on the edges of my thought. I sought to close my eyes to terrifying visions but couldn’t keep them out—they were inside me. How will I function tomorrow if I […]