Author: Tim Allchin

What “The Last Dance” teaches us about family dynamics

What “The Last Dance” teaches us about family dynamics

Posted by | May 19, 2020 | , |

The Last Dance documentary about the Chicago Bulls didn’t disappoint.  I moved to Chicago in 1989 as a 12-year-old boy, terrible at basketball, but still sporting a pair of Air Jordan’s that I had to earn half the money for.  (My parents thought $80 for a pair of shoes was ridiculous.) I thoroughly enjoyed watching this documentary and remembering that … Read More
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Is Lay Counseling A Good Idea? What the Research Says

Is Lay Counseling A Good Idea? What the Research Says

Posted by | May 13, 2020 | |

The Biblical Counseling Center is committed to training laymen to become effective biblical counselors. However, one of the objections we run into most often is that it isn’t wise to allow laypeople to counsel since their training is far less than mental health professionals or even seminary-trained biblical counselors. How should we respond to that objection? Continue Reading →

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A PLAN for Times of Crisis

A PLAN for Times of Crisis

Posted by | Apr 17, 2020 | , |

We never know when times of crisis will come.  No one could have ever predicted what 2020 would hold for us.  However, most times of crisis don’t come in the form of a global pandemic.  They are more often experienced more locally.  Think about these fairly common crisis situations that you may face as a leader.  A church building experiences … Read More
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What Brings us Hope this Easter

What Brings us Hope this Easter

Posted by | Apr 11, 2020 | , |

This is a different Easter than usual for all of us.  Elaborate services, fancy dresses, family parties, and abundant chocolate have given way to simplicity, quiet, and even sadness. As the friends of Jesus walked to the tomb that Easter morning, I’d imagine that there was a sense of quiet and sadness as well.  They were not anticipating hope, but found it … Read More
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4 Things to Evaluate in Conflict

4 Things to Evaluate in Conflict

Posted by | Apr 6, 2020 | , |

As a counselor, I get to observe my share of conflicts.  Frankly as a parent and church member, I get a close up view of conflict as well. Conflict seems to be a constant in our culture, homes, churches, and relationships.  We may go through seasons of peace, but we never seem to completely outrun the long arm of conflict.  … Read More
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