Why does Paul not thank the Philippians for the gift they give him? How does his view of contentment factor into his response to their gift? It isn’t because he has enough. The reason takes us outside of our culture and teaches us to learn contentment with Paul ..read more

Here are nine reminders for the struggle with body image that can guide continued growth after counseling ends. I want those I counsel to celebrate the genuine change God has brought about in their life while not losing the urgency of pursuing Christ. Here are some things we put in our toolbox ..read more

In Christian circles, we are fond of saying, “The ground is level at the foot of the cross.” This is true. No one needs a double dose of Jesus’ blood to cover their sin. However, it would be a false conclusion to infer that this means all our sins are equally destructive or should have the same temporal consequences. We can be equally sinful and not equally destructive. For some of us… Source ..read more

When I work with someone who struggles with body image, we tackle lots of topics. As the end of counseling approaches, we craft a list of reminders that can guide continued growth. I want those I counsel to celebrate the genuine change God has brought about in their life while not losing the urgency of pursuing Christ. Since there are many factors at play, it will take time and effort to continue… Source ..read more

The Life Counsel Bible provides biblical counsel and practical wisdom for pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, parents, couples, and any individual seeking practical wisdom through the application of God’s Word. This excellent resource brings together the Bible and wonderful articles from biblical counseling leaders to help people apply the wisdom from God’s Word to their daily lives. Rush Witt… Source ..read more

Editor’s Note: Our July 2024 mini-series on the BCC Grace and Truth blog offers biblical counselors a few more tools for your counseling toolbox. In this final article, Keith Evans discusses using versatility and variety of prayer in the counseling room. In other contributions to the series, Tim St. John shares three categories to guide counselors in choosing homework that best suits the current… Source ..read more

Editor’s Note: Our July 2024 mini-series on the BCC Grace and Truth blog offers biblical counselors a few more tools for your counseling toolbox. In this second article, Joe Hussung explains how confrontation can move the counseling conversation forward. In other contributions to the series, Tim St. John shares three categories to guide counselors in choosing homework that best suits the current… Source ..read more

Editor’s Note: Our July 2024 mini-series on the BCC Grace and Truth blog offers biblical counselors a few more tools for your counseling toolbox. In this first article, Tim St. John shares three categories to guide counselors in choosing homework that best suits the current stage of counseling. In other contributions to the series, Joe Hussung explains how confrontation can move the counseling… Source ..read more

Reverend Fares Kawar and his wife, Dr. Itbissam Kawar, serve together in their local church and operate Ajyal Biblical Counseling Center. The name “Ajyal” means “generations” in Arabic. Ajyal ministry started in 2000 as a small family ministry aiming to restore relationships to God’s purposes and plan. Rev. & Dr. Kawar join us for this episode of 15:14 to discuss the history of their ministry and… Source ..read more

“Grandpa died,” my mom said when her phone call from Grandma ended. I was a sophomore in high school. After retiring from his career as an assembler of wood-paneled station wagons at the Ford Motor Company, my mom’s father spent every morning working in his garden. One day in May, after returning to the house and eating a small lunch, he lay down for a nap. An hour later, Grandma couldn’t wake him. Source ..read more