Author: Pat Quinn

On Being a Church of Biblical Counseling

On Being a Church of Biblical Counseling

Posted by | Nov 24, 2023 | |

People practice biblical counseling in a number of different settings. Some are given the opportunity to practice in a church setting. This blog lists a number of ways biblical counseling has been practiced and built into the DNA of University Reformed Church. The hope is that this blog will stimulate thanksgiving for the opportunities the Lord has given you and perhaps bring to mind ways you could expand your biblical counseling influence. Continue Reading →

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The Ultimate Reality and Final Word

The Ultimate Reality and Final Word

Posted by | Aug 25, 2023 | |

With the proliferating number of counseling issues, theories, and therapies, we need a foundational, unifying diagnosis and cure that provides a larger context, makes sense of all issues, and gives hope for deep and lasting freedom. The gospel, as Paul expounds it in Galatians 3:10-14, provides this. Continue Reading →

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Ending Counseling Well

Ending Counseling Well

Posted by | May 24, 2023 | |

Beginning and ending counseling relationships are important skills that deserve our best thinking and planning. In my experience, there is more written about beginning counseling than ending it. This blog considers two questions to improve our terminating counseling. Continue Reading →

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A Song of Hope for the Troubled Soul

A Song of Hope for the Troubled Soul

Posted by | Feb 20, 2023 | |

These are troubled times. So much brokenness everywhere. We see it in the news, our families, churches, lives, and of course, in our counseling. One of the main gifts God gives to us in hard times is the book of Psalms. The Psalms capture every kind of situation, experience, and emotion. Psalm 143 is a very helpful psalm to use with counselees dealing with overwhelming troubles and the resulting anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Continue Reading →

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Six Reasons to Persevere through Pain As We Groan for Glory

Six Reasons to Persevere through Pain As We Groan for Glory

Posted by | Nov 4, 2022 | |

Life in this fallen world is often painfully difficult. There are many external and internal hardships that cause people to feel weary and discouraged. While we do have options and resources to improve our lives and relationships, sometimes we’re confronted with the fact that the world as it is today is essentially broken, and it won’t be “fixed” until Jesus comes back. Thankfully, God has not left us alone or without the grace to persevere. Romans 8:31-39 gives us six reasons to “persevere through the pain as we groan for the glory.” Continue Reading →

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