To properly respond to our Lord’s challenging commands in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, we must understand how Matthew 1-4 portrays Him. Jesus the Lawgiver is our Savior, our Shepherd-King, and our Redeemer who can help us follow Him. Approaching the Sermon on the Mount’s imperatives from the foundation of gospel indicatives will motivate us to obey and help when we fail. Continue Reading →
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As a young boy, I can still remember learning to ride a bike without training wheels. Obviously, the most important thing is to keep your balance. Keeping your balance simply means not leaning so much to one side so that you tip over. You have to keep an eye on both sides. While still riding with training wheels, I could lean heavily to one side without any consequences. But that was no longer possible when riding a real bike; I literally had to learn to keep my balance.
This principle can be applied to our reasoning and actions in counseling. Many questions require careful consideration to avoid losing our balance. Over the years of practicing counseling, I have learned that this is a classic issue when dealing with counselees and the root of their problems. Continue Reading →
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Anxiety tests our faith in God to care for us when life seems out of control. We’re tempted to be anxious when we’re facing life changes, such as looking for a job, moving to a new area, or making decisions about a health condition. The fear of making mistakes is another struggle that paralyzes some people. Continue Reading →
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Imagine this: You step into the elevator, and your heart begins to race. The doors slide shut, and suddenly, you feel trapped. Panic starts to surge. “Five floors—just five,” you tell yourself, but your breath quickens and your chest tightens. When the doors open, it’s a rush of relief. You burst out, grateful to be free.
For many, it’s not just elevators. Claustrophobia is the intense fear of confined spaces, and it can extend to crowded rooms, being in traffic, or even flying. The thought of driving through a tunnel or entering an MRI machine can feel suffocating. These moments are more than discomfort—they feel like being trapped with no escape. Continue Reading →
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What prescription does our Soul Physician write for our anxieties and cares? “Consider creation and the Creator.”
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A church-planting pastor in Myanmar faces anxiety not from ordinary stressors but from the daily threats of persecution. Living under an oppressive military regime, he navigates bombings, surveillance, and the burden of shepherding his church. Through biblical counseling, he learns to be still before God and meditate on Christ’s care, anchoring his heart in the gospel amid suffering. His story is a powerful reminder of the need for global gospel care in the face of persecution. Continue Reading →
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The suffering involved with scrupulosity is a heart-wrenching experience to witness. It’s an issue that takes time to untangle. But God has given us powerful ways to address the distortions that fuel the scrupulous cycle of anxiety. By the power of the Spirit, our counselees can identify the ways they are clinging to distortions about God or themselves and begin resting in His grace. Continue Reading →
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Rosa was stuck in rumination. A perfectionist by nature, she prided herself on being prepared, anticipating problems, and solving them before they could arise. But lately, her thoughts had become her prison. Continue Reading →
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Rosa was stuck in rumination. A perfectionist by nature, she prided herself on being prepared, anticipating problems, and solving them before they could arise. But lately, her thoughts had become her prison. Continue Reading →
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Ahh Christmas! This is the season of warm cookies and eggnog, singing carols around the fireplace, and … anxiety and depression for many people.
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The online age expanded the breadth of our experiential exposure, intensifying the pressure and heat of our circumstances. In the online world, the human heart does not face new temptations but the same old ones in new form, higher frequency, and greater intensity. Continue Reading →
Read MoreThis 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.
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