Category Archives: biblical counseling, christian counseling
CRYING OUT
I was in Hobby Lobby with my husband yesterday, picking up a picture we had framed. My attention was drawn to the sound of a crying baby. This baby wasn’t just fussing, but clearly very distressed. The parents were making … Continue reading
The Many Faces of Depression
THE MANY FACES OF DEPRESSION An estimated 19 million American adults are currently living with major depression. Unfortunately, only 20% of people with clinical depression get the kind of help they need (Archives of General Psychiatry). Even though depression is … Continue reading
Guilt from Past Memories
Memories of Your Past Sins: For Believers You and I both sin on a daily, even hourly basis—God says so. 1 John 1:8 & 10 If we say we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is … Continue reading
The Secret to Healthy Relationships
I’m becoming more and more convinced as a therapist and as a Believer, that the secret to healthy relationships and good mental health is knowing the love of God. Brennan Manning, in “The Ragamuffin Gospel” wrote: “Self-hatred is an enormous … Continue reading
Eight Lies Men Believe About Pornography
Eight Lies Men Believe About Pornography 2 Lie #1: Sex is a biological need. The Truth: A man can desire sex, but he does not require it to be happy and fulfilled; he has no deep and uncontrollable hunger that is … Continue reading
The Danger of Anxiety
The Danger of Anxiety Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be of sober spirit, be on … Continue reading
Psalm 55: Hope for the Abused
In my counseling practice, I deal with the effects of sexual, emotional and physical abuse in my clients’ lives. People who have been abused, especially as children, frequently develop coping strategies that are unhealthy and keep them stuck in dysfunctional … Continue reading
I have a confession to make
I have never read through the Bible in a systematic way. Until now. Since January 1, I’ve been using the M’Cheyne Bible reading plan…and it works! When you read bits and pieces of the Bible, it’s difficult to get a … Continue reading
A Letter to Self
(Courtesy of Brennan Manning) Good morning, impostor. Surely you are surprised by the cordial greeting… Let me begin by admitting that I have been unreasonable, ungrateful, and unbalanced in my appraisal of you. (Of course, you are aware, puff of … Continue reading
Biblical Wisdom = Good Therapy
Earlier this week, John Piper tweeted: “Thanksgiving is the dethroning of a god and turning it into a gift.” Not only is this biblical wisdom, but very effective from a therapist’s point of view. Stay tuned for more on this … Continue reading
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