Why do some people have struggle so much living the Christian life as they understand the Lord wants from them. They tell themselves that they want to do what is “right,” but they find themselves often going against this desire, and giving in to baser urges. As a counselor, I have often had people in…
Christian counseling is about applying the principles in God’s Word to the circumstances and situations presented by the clients. There are certain things that are known about most Christians who come to counseling. Of those things, it is their lack of knowledge concerning the Scriptures which stands out the most. The Christian who does not…
I normally choose not to comment on political circumstances, given as I am more concerned with providing counseling services and support for counselors. But, I must comment on the present circumstances in the USA. The frustration levels are growing, and are impacting the lives of everyday people in unhealthy ways. Marriages are suffering more, road…
I grew up with a hatred for White people. I blamed them for everything that went wrong in my life, especially if it had to do with a job or some opportunity I did not get. I was fired at several jobs, and I attributed the reason to me not being White, and they being…
Spiritual “Warfare,” as such, and Christian counseling are mostly synonymous. Spiritual warfare has at its core the intent to defeat the attacks of the enemy, and Christian counseling does very much the same by helping the client learn effective and practical Biblical ways to conquer the works of the enemy in their lives. Spiritual Warfare…
To write this article, I consulted several of my friends and acquaintances, Latinos, blacks, whites, males, and females. I wanted to get the overall points of view regarding this poignant issue. Do we have a problem with the police in how they handle issues with the black community as such? Do blacks have a higher…
I have tried to live my life to love Jesus and to serve Him, but I have gotten a huge complex that I am a failure at obedience and surrender. I am 52 years old and currently fighting a lot of guilt feelings as I look back over the past 30 years of my life….
Tithing and Offering Savings Money Management (budgeting or something like it) ____________________________________________________ Tithes and Offering Tithes While we are no longer under any obligation to tithe, God still keeps His Word with those who covenant with Him in their tithes. We should tithe, not because we are supposed to, but rather because we want God’s…
Prior to my bout with Shingles, I heard about them on TV in advertisements. The little that did stick made me believe that it was something that affected old people only, so I didn’t pay much attention at all. On the 29th of January, I asked my wife to take me to the ER due…
This is a free copy of the “Biblical Counseling Manual” by Adam Pulaski Copyright © 2004 Adam Pulaski, Steve Lihn Download your free copy from NTSLibrary.Com What you will find inside: Table of Contents Foreword How to View and Use This Manual I. Overview 1. Counseling Objectives 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Preconditions in Biblical Counseling 1.3. Foundations…
You are going to find this strange, but … I don’t really like “people.” Individuals, as such, are okay, but not “people.” I like my wife and my favorite grandson. My other close relatives I “love,” especially in the sense that I don’t want harm to come to them, and I hope for the best…
I have included this portion the New Life Outreach of Dallas, Inc., Policies and Procedures. I have removed our church name from the document so that you may find it useful. Just replace the YOUR CHURCH to the name of your church and they will be applicable after your church approves them. Please feel free…