Author: Jim Newheiser

Three Reminders for Parents of Wayward Children

Three Reminders for Parents of Wayward Children

Posted by | Oct 4, 2024 | |

In an era when many are choosing not to have children, believers stand out as those who choose to fulfill the creation mandate to “be fruitful and multiply” (Gen. 1:28). When many see children as expensive inconveniences, we regard our children to be a blessing from God (Ps. 127). We have high hopes for our children. Even before we were married, Caroline and I eagerly anticipated the blessing of raising offspring who would serve the Lord. Our first mother, Eve, had similar high hopes for her children. Continue Reading →

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The Use of Biblical Counseling Cards

The Use of Biblical Counseling Cards

Posted by | Jun 5, 2024 | |

When I first started biblical counseling over forty years ago, the common practice was to assign books for counselees to read as homework. Sadly, we often would have counselees come back the following week without having read a single page. As our movement grew, various series of mini-books were published on various counseling topics. We passed these out with great expectations that they would be read. Some were used, but many counselees still didn’t get through them. In recent years, we have come up with a new approach. We are creating counseling cards that we can use with our counselees both during their sessions and for homework. Continue Reading →

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Parenting in an LGBTQ Culture

Parenting in an LGBTQ Culture

Posted by | Feb 23, 2024 | |

For many Christian parents, their worst nightmare is that their child (or grandchild) will come out as homosexual or transgender. Parents in these situations are often fearful and confused. Culture tells us that they should embrace their child’s choices. An LGBTQ minor child could be removed from the home by government authorities if their parents are not seen as supportive. Some families who have resisted the cultural tidal wave have been permanently estranged from their LGBTQ kids. Even if your heart is broken by your family members, God is always with you as your strength and comfort (Ps. 27:10-14). Continue Reading →

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Balancing the Billy Graham Rule

Balancing the Billy Graham Rule

Posted by | Sep 29, 2023 | |

It is well known that from the earliest days of their ministry together, Billy Graham and his team made a rule not to be alone with a woman to whom they were not married—for example, in a car or in a restaurant. This rule was both to maintain their purity and their reputation. Just as in our day, they were aware of many Christian leaders whose ministry had been ruined through falling into sexual immorality. Continue Reading →

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Who Is Competent to Counsel?         

Who Is Competent to Counsel?         

Posted by | Jun 9, 2023 | |

Just because each of us is a counselor does not mean that each of us is competent to counsel in every situation. We have varying levels of spiritual maturity, experience, and knowledge of God’s Word. We each have particular strengths and weaknesses. For example, while I feel well-equipped to counsel in cases of marital conflict, I don’t believe I am the best person to counsel an anorexic teenage girl. It is important to know your strengths, your weaknesses, and your limitations. Continue Reading →

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