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Monthly Archives: February 2013

Journey to Biblical Counseling: Paul Tautges Interviews Deepak Reju

Pastor Paul Tautges at his Counseling One Another blog site has launched another excellent series. It’s called Journey to Biblical Counseling and in it he interviews various teachers, trainers, authors, and leaders in the biblical counseling world. Today he interviews the BCC’s Board President, Deepak Reju. Continue reading

Topics: Biblical Counseling, Equipping, Local Church Ministry, Pastoral Resources, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers | Tags: , , , , ,

What Constitutes Ministry Failure?

When did not having enough fun become a tragic failure? Some would say in the last 100-150 years. Neal Postman’s title Amusing Ourselves to Death almost immediately came to mind as I considered our lust-affair with fun and amusement. Isn’t our problem that we don’t take our calling seriously enough? Continue reading

Topics: Anxiety, Fear/Worry, Gospel-Centered Ministry, Local Church Ministry, Pastoral Resources, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers | Tags: , , , ,

140+ Biblical Counselors on Twitter

There’s a rich 140-character conversation occurring on Twitter between people committed to biblical counseling. They share links to resources, blog posts, and book reviews, encouraging quotes, coming events, conference and seminar updates, news, and much more. However, due to the overwhelming amount of information being shared, your Twitter time can easily become wasted instead of well-spent. That’s why I’m sharing this list of 140+ Biblical Counselors on Twitter: individuals and ministries committed to biblical counseling. Continue reading

Topics: Biblical Counseling, Megaphone Post, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers | Tags: , , ,

Old School Counseling, Part 2

The pastoral practice of the Puritans can help biblical counselors understand the importance of biblical meditation for the believers we counsel. Continue reading

Topics: Christian Living, Faith, Gospel-Centered Ministry, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Theology | Tags: , , , , , ,

Advancing the Cause of Biblical Counseling

Did you know that the BCC has a Donate Page? Probably not, because we have spent very little time in our brief history as a coalition highlighting giving. All non-profit organizations seem to shy away from much talk about giving, but perhaps if we thought of it more as stewardship we would not be so shy. Continue reading

Topics: Biblical Counseling, Discipleship, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers | Tags: , ,

Friday’s 5 to Live By

Each Friday our BCC staff links you to the top 5 biblical counseling and Christian living blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. Continue reading

Topics: Five To Live By, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers | Tags: , , , , , ,

Old School Counseling, Part 1

Pastoral counselors can have their theology and practice informed by reliable pastoral practices from church history. I believe that the theology and practice of the English Puritans can help biblical counselors avoid these stumbling blocks and be more faithful to God’s Word. Continue reading

Topics: Discipleship, Gospel-Centered Ministry, Pastoral Resources, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Sufficiency of Scripture | Tags: , , , , ,

Shame on Top of Shame: Why Pornography and Masturbation Are Not Just a Man’s Problem

One reason why it is so difficult for women to admit struggles with pornography and masturbation is that it’s thought about, talked about, written about as a man’s sin. Supposedly women’ don’t struggle with sexual sin in the same way that men do. But that’s just downright false. Continue reading

Topics: People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Pornography, Sexual Purity, Women/Wives | Tags: , , , ,

“What Do I Do If My Child Is Looking at Pornography?”

Our children are growing up in a dangerous world, and as parents we cannot always protect them. Pornography is rampant and children are exposed at earlier and earlier ages. Satan can use an “accidental find” to hook an innocent child into a lifelong addiction. So, how do we respond as a parent? Here are some steps to find constructive solutions to the problem. Continue reading

Topics: Parenting, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Pornography, Sexual Purity, Sin | Tags: , , , ,

“Help! I Just Discovered My Husband Is Looking at Pornography!”

So what is a Christian wife to do when she discovers her husband is into pornography? Learn how to apply seven biblical principles. Continue reading

Topics: Men/Husbands, People in Need of Care, People Who Offer Care, People Who Train Caregivers, Pornography, Sexual Purity, Women/Wives | Tags: , , , , , ,

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