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Key Doctrines for Effective Biblical Counseling

In the insightful article “Essential Doctrines for Counseling” by Don Roy, featured on the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors’ website, the author delves into the foundational doctrines crucial for effective biblical counseling. These doctrines include salvation, sanctification, the biblical perspective on suffering, and the hope of future glory. Roy emphasizes that a profound understanding of…

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Embracing Spiritual Growth: We Are All Late Bloomers

In her article, “We Are All Late Bloomers,” Lauren Whitman from the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) offers profound insights into the concept of spiritual growth and the common anxieties surrounding it. Whitman uses the metaphor of a garden to explore how our spiritual development often doesn’t follow the timeline we expect, reminding us…

Anger Counseling

Reframing Control: A Biblical Perspective on a Common Struggle

In the insightful article “Is the Term ‘Control’ a Biblical Way to Describe a Seemingly Common Problem?” by Daniel Schubert, featured on the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors’ website, Schubert examines the concept of control through the lens of Scripture. He delves into how this prevalent issue, often described as “controlling” behavior, aligns with biblical…

Marriage Counseling

Foundational Doctrines in Biblical Counseling: A Guide to Understanding

In the article “Essential Doctrines for Counseling” by Don Roy, featured on the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors’ website, Roy outlines four key doctrines that are crucial for effective biblical counseling. These doctrines are vital for both counselors and counselees to understand as they navigate the complexities of Christian living and personal struggles. Understanding Salvation…

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Navigating Grief Through the Lens of God’s Truth

Grief is an intrinsic part of the human experience, touching everyone at some point in their lives. In the article “Interpreting Grief According to God’s Truth,” Ace Espenshied of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors delves into a Christian perspective on understanding and managing grief. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural references, Espenshied offers a profound…

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Cultivating a Gracious Church: The Key to Thriving Biblical Counseling

In the bustling tapestry of church life, biblical counseling plays a vital role. As we seek to equip the saints for ministry, we must recognize that biblical counseling is not merely a program to add but a culture to cultivate within our local congregations. In this article, we explore the characteristics of a church where…

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Embracing the Necessity of Afflictions: A Divine Perspective

In the shadowed valleys of suffering, we find a blessed motto inscribed over the lintels of sorrow: “if need be!” These three simple words, like a soothing balm, accompany every arrow from God’s quiver. Let us explore the profound wisdom behind this divine declaration. The Unseen Purpose When afflictions descend upon us, we often grope…