Author: Andrew Dealy

Book Review of Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling: An Equipping Guide for Pastors and Counselors by Robert Kellemen

Book Review of Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling: An Equipping Guide for Pastors and Counselors by Robert Kellemen

Posted by | Aug 31, 2021 | |

Dr. Robert Kellemen’s book Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling properly rejects the counsel of the world and resets our understanding of marriage according to the pattern of God’s design. With thoughtful clarity and a singular devotion to the Word of God, Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling is a gift to the church and an excellent tool for assisting pastors and counselors in the tender work of marriage counseling. Continue Reading →

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Words of Life

Words of Life

Posted by | Jun 18, 2021 | |

As counselors, the words we speak are of utmost importance. They have the power to build up or tear down. Of equal importance are the words that our counselees speak about themselves, others, and their circumstances. In each case, we are called to speak words of life and help others do the same. Continue Reading →

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Book Review of Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life’s Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy by Stephen Viars

Book Review of Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life’s Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy by Stephen Viars

Posted by | Jun 15, 2021 | |

Bitterness is something each of us has tasted and likely been unwilling to talk about. It is pervasive and painful, yet often hidden in the heart beneath the veneer of a contented appearance. If unattended, bitterness will only grow and, as author Stephen Viars succinctly puts it, will eventually destroy us. Bitterness is no small thing with no small consequences. To effectively handle bitterness, guidance is needed, and Viars’ book Overcoming Bitterness is a welcome light for traversing its shadowed paths. Continue Reading →

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Our Sympathetic High Priest

Our Sympathetic High Priest

Posted by | May 5, 2021 | |

When you counsel others, what Bible verse or story do you most often use? I’ve noticed my answer to this question can change throughout the year for a number of reasons. However, one verse seems to stay near the top of my rotation consistently: “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). Volumes could be written (and have been) on the incredible contents of this singular verse. However, one part particularly produces deep joy in my heart: Jesus is our sympathetic high priest. Continue Reading →

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A Counselor’s Kryptonite

A Counselor’s Kryptonite

Posted by | Feb 3, 2021 | |

As a counselor, I am sometimes treated like I’m a superhero. My ability to leap over emotional crises in a single bound and see through brick walls of communication dysfunction can leave my counselees feeling like I’m something special. Their humble and adoring responses like “Man, I would’ve never understood that without you” and “Andrew, you saved my marriage” are a boost to my ego and a danger to my soul. Like a glowing green lump of kryptonite, these words are beautiful in appearance but if held too close, will drain the life out of me. Continue Reading →

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