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One Sure Way to Be Unhelpful to Others
One of the most important, yet most neglected, biblical principles to remember when counseling others—especially married couples or others who are experiencing conflict—is found in Proverbs 18:17, “The...
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The Book Is Here
It’s a thrill for me to let you know that the book Counseling One Another: A Theology of Inter-Personal Discipleship (Revised and Updated edition) will be released in a few weeks by Shepherd Press....
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4 Words that Give a Well-Rounded Picture of Counseling in the Church
The New Testament uses four different words to emphasize the more concentrated aspect of disciple-making that we often call “counseling.” The meanings and uses of these words help us to envision a...
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A Counselor’s Resume
What should a biblical counselor’s resume look like? What would you list to demonstrate your qualifications? Actually, the Apostle Paul has already written such a resume for us. It’s found in Romans...
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95 Affirmations for Gospel-Centered Counseling
[Today’s guest post is written by my friend and fellow BCC board member, Bob Kellemen.] On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his now famous 95 Theses to the door of the All Saints’ Church in...
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A 3-Sentence Definition of Biblical Counseling
In a nutshell, biblical counseling is the one-another ministry of discipleship whereby believers wisely speak scriptural truth into each other’s lives while bringing the refreshing hope of Christ (Rom....
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7 Theological Truths that Guide Biblical Counseling
All counseling must be shaped by the following truths or it is not biblical. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the foundation of biblical change (2 Cor. 5:17; Rom. 5:1; 6:16-18; 8:13). The gospel brings...
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10 Distinctives of Biblical Counseling
People often ask me how biblical counseling differs from other approaches to soul care. Here’s a summary I’ve been teaching for almost two decades, which I hope will help you grow in understanding...
View ArticleThe Goal of this Personal Ministry We Call “Biblical Counseling”
The Lord of the church is at work. Jesus Christ is building His church. However, He is not only building His church, He is also making her holy—a work that He will not stop performing until she is...
View ArticleMy Three Personal Encounters with Jay Adams
“For they say, ‘His letters are weighty and strong,'” it was said of the apostle Paul, yet his bodily presence and manner of speech were unimpressive. The same could be said of Jay Adams, the father...
View ArticleHow I Begin the First Counseling Session
It is common for people to ask how to begin the very first counseling session (informal or formal). For what it’s worth, here’s what I do. Direct them to God as Helper. I begin by thanking the person...
View ArticleFour Words that Help Us to Define Counseling
The New Testament uses four different words to emphasize the more concentrated aspect of disciple-making that we call counseling. The meanings and uses of these words help us to envision a well-rounded...
View ArticleSpeaking the Truth in Love—A Vision for the Entire Church
Today, I’m traveling to the annual leadership summit of the Biblical Counseling Coalition. For a decade this has been a highlight for me—a time of encouragement, personal growth, and refreshment as...
View ArticleWhy We Need to Help One Another Grow in Christ
The Lord of the church is at work. Jesus Christ is building His church. However, He is not only building His church, He is also making her holy—a work that He will not stop performing until she is...
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A God-Given Victory for Biblical Counseling and Pastoral Practice
I rejoice and am thankful to be able to pass on this update from Kevin Carson. Praising the Lord that the sponsors of WL Ordinance 31-21 withdrew their proposal. Thanks to the thousands of people who...
View ArticleRESOURCES: Counseling Theology & Methodology
Here’s another recommended Resource List as you minister grace and truth. There are many more resources in the right-hand margin of this homepage. THEOLOGY OF COUNSELING A Theology of Biblical...
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