Author: Tim Allchin

Relationship Transforming Choices (Part 2)

Healthier relationships require us to embrace new approaches toward our relationships.  In Part 1 of this post, we explained two transforming (and necessary) choices: admitting “my” mistakes and having the courage to address hard conversations. Today’s post looks at two more choices that greatly impact your relationships. Choose Grace to Represent God’s Heart Well  “He doesn’t deserve grace” – those … Read More
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The Power of Encouragement

In a culture of soundbites and sarcasm, the power of an authentic encouraging word has never been greater. Within our larger culture and sadly even within many church contexts, we have lost sight of the importance of being people of encouragement.  We can tell the world what we think in 140 characters or less, post mocking memes, and spout self-righteous … Read More
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Where is Your Focus?

In my post last week, I discussed how we are being pulled in many directions and it’s easy to lose sight of our priorities. Rather than choosing to cultivate feelings of sadness, madness, or guilt, God would have us choose to pursue our faith, our family, and to focus on the opportunities that God has made us for. However, what … Read More
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Sadness, Madness, and Guilt Fatigue

Over the past few months in counseling and conversations, I’ve increasingly noticed a perplexing issue. Many people aren’t quite sure what to think about the world around them, and many feel overwhelmed even trying to decide how they should be feeling and acting in response to all that has transpired over the past six months. Should we be sad, mad, … Read More
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Stick to Six to Start: Shepherding the Basics

We at Biblical Counseling Center walk with a number of churches that desire to develop caring and counseling teams using a Titus 2 model. Churches that are able to do ministry beyond the pulpit are strategically more flexible to continue effective ministry in the current pandemic context. Though there is an increased interest and desire to prepare teams ready to reach their community effectively during times of crisis, the idea of creating such teams to be ready for any struggle, at any time, seems like an overwhelming responsibility to most pastors and church leaders. So, where do we start? When it comes to providing care and counseling, the church must develop shepherding skills in six critical areas. Continue Reading →

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