Author: Lilly Park

Reminding Christians of the Gospel

Reminding Christians of the Gospel

Posted by | Jun 6, 2022 | |

Through biblical counseling, we have the privilege to share the gospel with non-Christians and Christians. Why would a Christian need to hear the gospel? Once saved, always saved, right? It’s true that God’s power will guard the faith of believers and that believers will persevere in their faith (1 Pet. 1:4-5). This truth comforts us when we’re discouraged in our Christian life and are tempted to doubt our salvation. Scripture also reminds us that the good tree produces good fruit (Luke 6:43-45). God knows whether our religious acts are merely external. Continue Reading →

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Children and the DSM

Children and the DSM

Posted by | Feb 24, 2022 | |

Children, like adults, can struggle with fear, anger, and sadness. As with adults, healthcare professionals use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to diagnose symptoms. Your child’s doctor and school counselor use the DSM to determine whether your child has a mental health disorder, such as ADHD, depression, or anxiety. Continue Reading →

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BCC Classic: Responding to Emotional Abuse in Marriage

BCC Classic: Responding to Emotional Abuse in Marriage

Posted by | Oct 4, 2021 | |

I’ve seen marriages that reflect Christ and the Church: husbands lovingly leading their homes and wives lovingly submitting to their husbands. How good (and hope-filled!) it is to see real-life examples, especially at a time when marriages are being attacked from pornography, homosexuality, and cohabitation. I’ve also seen broken marriages and emotionally abusive relationships, which has taught me a lot about faith. Continue Reading →

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Gaining Understanding, Gaining Wisdom

Gaining Understanding, Gaining Wisdom

Posted by | Jun 14, 2021 | |

According to Proverbs 20:5, “The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” Biblical counseling requires being a person of understanding to help others well. Otherwise, we can misguide people in counseling by not seeking to know them well. We can overlook significant details when we barely ask questions or shorten the time needed to gather data. When we’re very familiar with a counseling issue, we can allow our assumptions to inform our interpretation without realizing it. It’s like going on cruise control, but acceleration and deceleration should be used. We must work hard to understand people if we want to provide accurate biblical wisdom. Only Jesus knew men’s hearts perfectly. Continue Reading →

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