When counseling couples, it is important to include both male and female counselors. This blog offers four benefits of counseling as a team and offers practical suggestions on how to incorporate teams into a counseling ministry. Continue Reading →
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The best counselors are always on the lookout for new blogs, podcasts, audio lectures, booklets, and books to recommend to counselees. So much has been written and said concerning typical and even atypical counseling problems. We start with the Bible, of course, the primary resource. It points us to the divine power which “has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Pet. 1:3). My purpose in this blog is to suggest not only seeking biblical understanding but incorporating the stories of fellow saints when we counsel. Continue Reading →
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When we meet with people who are suffering, we can have the tendency to apply Bible verses and solutions without looking deeper into their misunderstandings about the Lord’s character. This blog helps the counselor find the reasons for the counselee’s belief that God is angry with them and describes how to combat such faulty thinking. Continue Reading →
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At times, you may get involved in a conversation about a substantial topic with a friend or relative, which prompts you to share a verse from the Bible. Speaking about Scripture comes naturally to you, so you eagerly read a passage that applies to their situation. You quickly discover that they don’t believe in either God or the Bible. This person may be asking for common-sense advice or just need a listening ear. She isn’t interested in her relationship with the Lord or the ultimate goal of glorifying God. You begin to realize that the two of you have different goals. She wants a happier, more fulfilled life. You want to equip women to serve the Lord. Can progress be made with these differing goals? Should you continue meeting? What should you do now? Continue Reading →
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Recent news reports have revealed the sad reality of several adult women who were victims of sexual misconduct by a man in spiritual leadership. The following article offers suggestions for the counselor who has the opportunity to counsel women in similar situations. A previous counselee wrote to me last week to let me know how she has been affected after hearing about more victims of an apparent predatory Christian leader. I will call her Cindy. I asked her to describe what a counselor should know in order to offer care to someone in her position. This blog is the result of our conversation. Continue Reading →
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