There are times when a counselor may believe that their counselee is relating to them in a manipulative way, because there is so much going on with each counseling situation that may be hard to determine. However, at times the counselor might conclude that their counselee seems to be trying to control the counseling relationship…. read more
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God places heavy emphasis on our thinking, commanding us to “Love the Lord your God…with all your mind” (Luke 10:27) and to ponder only what is commendable (Phil 4:8). So, it’s especially distressing when wicked intrusive thoughts just pop into your head. What can you do when thoughts intrude? Don’t overreact Often when a counselee… read more
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Biblical counseling is, at its core, a ministry using the words of Christ that are living and active, to expose the innermost thoughts, desires, and intentions of the hearts (Heb 4:12). Words are the chief means God created for humans to use to relate to their Creator God and to enjoy a relationship with him…. read more
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Our life is composed of millions of choices. Many of those choices are never examined. We operate the way we do because that’s how we’ve always functioned, because we learned it from our family, or because that’s the culture of our work or church. We may ponder really big life decisions like a move, a… read more
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I love partnerships. For someone who loves to get things done and check tasks off a list, partnerships are the golden ticket. A problem that seems daunting can be completed much more efficiently when more than one person is devoted to thinking through potential solutions. A project that is overwhelming can be broken down to… read more
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