Category Archives: Christian Living
As a medical doctor and biblical counselor, there is something I do need to talk about. A lot of questions have been raised about the relationship between terrible outcomes for struggling individuals and the attitude of the church toward the concept of mental illness. Some of what I have read has been constructive. Some of it has muddied the water. Continue reading
Whether you are a church member or ministry leader you might find yourself filled with a sense of compassion when face with parishioners struggling with mental illness, but it is eclipsed by feelings of fear, ignorance, and incompetence. In your head you affirm the gospel is enough for those living with mental illness but in your heart you find yourself tentative, unsure of how the gospel can tangibly make a difference not just for eternity, but here and now. Continue reading
Colin received his Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Colin currently works for Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, and he previously worked as a hospital chaplain in level one pediatric and adult trauma hospitals. In 2010, Colin’s wife, Marianne, developed two auto-immune liver diseases. They currently live in Louisville, KY, where they are members of Crossing Church. Continue reading
This post uses Paul’s example in Philippians 4 and a Christian saint’s example of contentment to offer guidance on how to pursue a more contented posture when we feel discontent. The post is directed toward women in particular. Continue reading
Women are required to wear many hats. How can we wear them well to the glory of God? Continue reading
As I talk with friends who serve in biblical counseling, I appreciate how honest they are in asking for help when they feel like they have gotten stuck. How, when we feel stuck, can we reorient our hearts to remember and honor Him and love His hurting child? Continue reading
Think about this with me for a moment: You and I are embodied souls. From conception to eternity (with the curious exception of the hiatus between our deaths and the resurrection), we are heart and flesh united, distinguishable yet inseparable. … Continue reading
BCC Staff Note: This is Part One of a two-part series on emotions by Betty-Anne Van Rees. When we run Part Two, we will link back to this post. What Are You Hoping For? By nature, the way we think … Continue reading
Have you ever struggled with how to talk to God about your suffering? While some say to be brutally honest about it there are others who say it is never appropriate. Good news! God’s Word shows us how we can complain to Him in both an honest and honoring way. Continue reading
The New Testament gives us three broad categories to help us think about and work through our temptations and sins. All of our debilitating short-term and life-long habits are not resolved the same way. Continue reading
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Justin Holcomb