Telling The Truth, “In Love.”
The idea is that just “telling the truth” to others because we feel they need to hear it may not be the great idea we might think it is. If Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Christianity
Words Of Emptiness
I had a discussion with a fellow Christian one day, and I unpleasantly surprised by what I realized about him. I have known this man for many years, so I Continue Reading →
How Jesus Discipled
Share Jesus shared who He was through words and deeds. Connect When people accepted his message, He invited them to connect with him in a relationship. Minister As these disciples Continue Reading →
Why Do Some Believers Have Trouble Obeying God?
Why do some people 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,” Continue Reading →
How To “Hear” The Voice Of God
What can keep you from hearing God’s voice? Here are only eleven reasons. Not seeking it often enough. Distracted by a crisis or a major issue. Predetermined answer or outcome. Continue Reading →
I Belong To Jesus
Many times when Christians make assertions such as this, they are actually making the statements tongue-in-cheek. “Trust God,” Keep your eyes on Jesus,” “Do what Jesus would,” and many other Continue Reading →
Words of Emptiness
I had a discussion with a fellow Christian one day, and I was unpleasantly surprised by what I realized about him. I have known this man for many years, so Continue Reading →
Advance Counseling Course: Financial Counseling
Objectives: At the end of the course, you the counselor will be able to provide the counselee with the tools and methods to help that person or couple with a Continue Reading →
Faith Based Christian Counseling; Are You Qualified?
Depending on whom you ask, you will get different answers on what actually qualifies one to become a counselor. Those persons who have taken the time made the effort, and Continue Reading →
What is Christian Counseling Really, Anyway?
“Counseling is indeed an ambiguous enterprise. It is done by persons who can’t agree on what to call themselves, what credentials are necessary to practice, or even what the best Continue Reading →
What Steps Should You Follow to Get Started as a Counselor?
My strongest recommendation to you is to find an organization or ministry that will offer training in this area. Yes, it will probably cost some money, but it will be Continue Reading →
Handling the Session with Good Interviewing Skills
It is important that the counselor always listen, not just to what the client is saying, but how they say what they are saying. Careful listening skills can lead the Continue Reading →
Using the Principles wisely in Counseling
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. Proverbs 20:5 (KJV) Scripture is full of practical and useful counsel Continue Reading →
Counseling and Your Personal Life
The tendency on your part will be to give more and more to your counseling. I will agree that you have to be ready to make a real sacrifice, and Continue Reading →
Your relationship with God
There is nothing that will prepare you for a real, effective, healthy, productive, successful, and meaningful counseling ministry as much as developing a real and personal relationship with the Lord. Your Continue Reading →
Blind Leading the Blind
The problem with spiritual blindness is that those who are spiritually blind don’t know it. This is why we are exhorted in the Word to make a self-examination. (See 2 Corinthians 13:5 Continue Reading →
What Does It Mean To Love Jesus?
I asked myself, “Do you really love Jesus?” Pastor John Piper said, “If you don’t love Jesus, you don’t love God, and if you don’t love God you don’t love Continue Reading →
What is a Christian?
Depending on whom you ask you will also get varying definitions. I will attempt to give a generally good description of who we are, as compared to what others say Continue Reading →
Why I believe in God
Choosing A Church
People choose churches based on various things, as you know. In my opinion, the list includes the following in this order: Location– If someone can find a church which includes Continue Reading →