Knowing What to Do But Not Doing It Is a Problem
God’s mercy comes to us without conditions but does not proceed without our cooperation. So too our aid must begin freely, regardless of the recipient’s… Read more »
A Quick and Simple Way to Know a Person
Show me a person’s friends and the content that he consumes, and I will tell you what kind of individual he is. The quickest and… Read more »
How to Keep from Being Overwhelmed by People Problems
Nobody loved people more than Jesus. Nobody was less controlled by people than Jesus. He found and lived in the perfect relational sweet spot of,… Read more »
Any Christian Can Counsel. Are You Counseling?
One of the most significant unintended consequences of the biblical counseling movement is the idea that counseling is for a select number of Christians. Listen… Read more »
Take the “Am I a Counselor?” Test
Biblical counseling has generally been part of a two-tier Christian system: those who can counsel and those who cannot. The average Biff, the pew sitter on… Read more »
I Need Help Counseling a Stubborn Couple
Every discipler knows that they cannot change anyone. This worldview becomes acute when you’re trying to help someone transform. Though you cooperate with the Lord… Read more »
Letter to a Counselor, Counseling a Rebellious Teenager
Building trust in any discipleship context can be a challenge. Some people’s hurt is so deep that they fortify their guardedness. Understanding the interpersonal dynamics… Read more »
The Simplest Counseling Advice You’ll Ever Receive
If you are discipling someone, I’d like for you to share this article with them. You will not find better counseling advice than what I’m… Read more »
Do You Want My Attention or Do You Want My Care?
Which is more important to you? To receive a leader’s attention or receive their care? What if you turned the question around and looked at… Read more »
Counseling Is Not the Best Option For Change
Receiving counseling can be a good idea. But if you place the weight of your long-term change on a brief season of counseling, you will… Read more »
