Let me tell you about the Smith family. You probably have met a family like the Smiths before, or if not, you will certainly meet them at some point in your counseling ministry. They come to your church, a husband and wife that are wonderful people. They’ve got a boy and a girl in their family, and they have been a part of your church for many years. Dad is optimistic, he’s a bit of a people pleaser and kind of avoids conflict, but he’s a never-met-a-stranger kind of guy. Mom is personable, friendly, talented, but superficial in her relationships with others. Their kids are great. They’re involved in your church. And as far as you know, this is the American family.
Truth be told, as God providentially works so often in these cases, you as a biblical counselor or as a pastor or as just a brother or sister in Christ in your church, get to know more about a family like this. As you get to know more about a family like this, you are utterly shocked in what you find out.
As the story unfolds in this particular family, there is turmoil in the home.
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