It is said that life is a matter of perspective. To some, that means there isn’t any universal right way to think—no objective truth. What I see is what matters to me; it is my truth. That’s the driving view of cultural psychology in our day—what has been termed expressive individualism. Continue Reading →
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The prophet Jeremiah stared into a landscape of utter devastation. Before the soaring words of hope in Lamentations 3, he cataloged the horror: priests massacred, women raped, people hauled into captivity, and a famine so brutal that its victims resorted to cannibalism. The word “despair” merely hints at his emotions. His world was broken, his people were judged, and his heart was crushed. What does a person do when the foundations of their life crumble? Continue Reading →
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Scripture writing is a simple yet powerful counseling tool that helps believers slow down, engage deeply with God’s Word, and experience heart transformation. As counselees write Scripture by hand, truth moves from the page to the heart, renewing focus and faith. Continue Reading →
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In the UK, the language of biblical counseling is still relatively unfamiliar. To many, it is a slightly mysterious term. Should we ever be open to using alternatives? Continue Reading →
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Responsibility allocation is a phrase we don’t use often. When applied to offenses in relationships, it is the ability to accurately determine who is responsible for what. When offenses are mild to moderate in their impact, responsibility allocation (while still important) is not pivotal. But as offenses become more severe, responsibility allocation becomes increasingly significant. Continue Reading →
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Within today’s society, there is clear evidence that many of our relationships are not as healthy as they used to be. In this article, Jared Poulton argues that considering the nuances between natural and sinful dependence and influence can help biblical counselors guide their counselees toward relationships that reflect God’s will for His people within the church, family, and society. Continue Reading →
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Our November 2025 mini-series on the BCC Grace and Truth blog addresses the topic of relational wholeness. In this first article, Ellen Dykas distinguishes between Christ-centered and person-centered relationships. In other contributions to the series, Jared Poulton offers wisdom on discerning the nuances between natural and sinful dependence, and Brad Hambrick explains responsibility allocation and its importance. Continue Reading →
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Recently, I spoke at the ACBC National Conference, where the Puritans and their approach to pastoral care were on display—specifically, what we can learn from them in the context of biblical counseling. What a rich topic! The speakers did a great job. I was honored to be able to teach on a model I call “Biblical Soul Care®.” It has a rich history and tradition, but only recently, in my opinion, have we returned to the benefits of the practice. Continue Reading →
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Coalition – I serve on two, which has given me numerous opportunities to consider, “Just what IS a coalition?” Continue Reading →
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Remember how it was? We couldn’t wait to grow up. From seven years old to seventeen, we felt a mounting frustration inside that we could never experience life, never resolve all our problems, in a word, never be complete until we were all grown up. Continue Reading →
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When it comes to autism, our care should focus on families. We should refrain from questions of diagnosis or treatment, acknowledging our own limitations in these areas. Families have qualified medical experts to address treatment—what they need are people who can help them see God’s redemptive work through their suffering. Continue Reading →
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Should you fear God? Yes, everyone should. But for varied reasons. Let’s consider four scenarios in the Bible that people properly and improperly fear God. Continue Reading →
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