People Do What They DO Because They Believe What They Believe
Romans 12:2 tells us that we need to not conform ourselves to the pattern of this world. It teaches us that we do that by transforming by the renewing of Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Counseling
In It For The Praise?
First responders are recognized, police officers are applauded, our military is loved, people who raise money for cancer are honored, and so forth, but counselors must maintain their work private. Continue Reading →
How Are Counselors Like Cops?
I was speaking with a police officer I know and we reached a point in our conversation where we compared our professions. Though I do not arrest anyone, there are Continue Reading →
Healing Through Forgiveness
First of all, healing (emotionally) is the result of when a person changes the way he or she processes the memories that were the result of an emotional trauma so Continue Reading →
Do You As A Counselor Pass the Test?
In chapter 2 of the book of Revelation, in the first seven verses, Jesus sends a message to the church at Ephesus. In this message, He makes one interesting statement, Continue Reading →
Changing The Pattern
IF YOU WANT THE SAME OLD THINGS TO KEEP HAPPENING TO YOU, THEN KEEP DOING THE SAME OLD THINGS. For things to continue the way they’ve always been, do nothing Continue Reading →
Principles Used In Christian Counseling
The following are many of the principles used in counseling. What should be obvious is that this list is not all-inclusive. Other principles used by other counselors may not have Continue Reading →
The Truth About Half-Truths
Would Jesus ever tell anyone to hate someone else? Luke 14:25-26 (NASB), “Now large crowds were going along with Him; and He turned and said to them, If anyone comes Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Biblical Application Process
The Biblical Application Process is a systematic and logical approach to discovering how things work according to the Scriptures. When conducting research, Bible Scholars use the Biblical Application Process method 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 →
A Love Hate Relationship With God?
A “Love-Hate” relationship with God. This may seem like a strange phrase. Webster defines a “love-hate relationship” as, “strong feelings of both love and hatred for someone.” Is it possible Continue Reading →
Are You A Liar?
At the core of who I am, what makes me be me, is that I am a man of my Word. There is nothing more important to me than recognition 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 →