Posted by Tyler Shores | Sep 6, 2024 | Gospel Mercies |
This article explores the prevalence and impact of intrusive thoughts, particularly in the context of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It delves into the development of intrusive thoughts and offers biblical counsel on addressing them, emphasizing the normalization of such thoughts and the importance of controlling attention towards them.
Read MorePosted by Tyler Shores | Aug 16, 2024 | Gospel Mercies |
The purpose of this article is not to fully explain what good counseling for OCD entails. Instead, it aims to caution against two unhelpful tactics often used by those with OCD in response to intrusive thoughts—and sometimes even encouraged by counselors. These two tactics are: (1) Avoidance and (2) Reassurance.
Read MorePosted by Tyler Shores | Aug 2, 2024 | Gospel Mercies |
Scripture calls us to govern our bodies as part of our sanctification, but oftentimes biblical counselors neglect the physical body while ministering to those with OCD.
Read MorePosted by Tyler Shores | Nov 1, 2022 | Gospel Mercies |
Psalm 24 is an incredibly useful passage to turn to when counseling issues related to pride. Specifically, Psalm 24:3-6 confronts and corrects those hearts tempted to be self-righteous.
Read MorePosted by Tyler Shores | Oct 20, 2022 | Gospel Mercies |
Jesus comforts Peter to continue to make disciples despite personal failure.
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