Category Archives: Sadness
Since depression is common in the human experience, we must know how to navigate through our “valley times” with the Lord. In order to fight for biblical joy—while at the same time working through depression—personal discipline is required in six critical areas. Continue reading
As biblical counselors, how do we seek to balance the physical and the spiritual (the whole person) when counseling someone struggling with depression? Continue reading
Yesterday’s post, The Mind, Body, and Medications, concluded with mention of the experience of Bob Somerville whose lengthy testimony concludes Dr. Laura Hendrickson’s chapter in the new book Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling. Dr. Somerville is a NANC-certified biblical counselor and professor at the Master’s College in Santa Clarita, California. In this gutsy testimony, Bob shares how the grace of God brought him through a deep, dark, and unexpected encounter with depression. 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
What does Les Mis have to do with the life of ministry? One pastor’s wife unexpectedly faces ministry grief as she watches Les Mis. Continue reading
“Jesus wept” (Jn. 11:35)—the shortest verse in the Bible, yet so powerful. Almighty God displaying weakness? I think not, but rather compassion for His friends. Yet some view tears as a sign of weakness. Did God give us tears to … Continue reading
Note: You are reading Part Two of a two-part blog mini-series on communicating with those suffering from Chronic Pain (CP). Read Part One. A weeping family member sits across from your desk describing the devastating impact that Chronic Pain (CP) … Continue reading
A weeping family member sits across from your desk describing the devastating impact that Chronic Pain (CP) has brought into their family. Their loved one suffers miserably and yet all attempts to encourage seemingly either fall on deaf ears or … Continue reading
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