Why the Gospel Matters in Counseling (Part 1)
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by Dr. Tim Allchin
6d ago
Isn’t it odd that some Christians in the mental health field act like the Gospel and the Bible aren’t needed in the counseling office? The Gospel is good news for every person who chooses to trust Christ and accept the gift He offers: new life in Him. Life change happens when the broken begin living for God rather than self. The Gospel becomes personal, leading to peace and contentment in every circumstance. This article addresses whether biblical counseling is a viable (or even better) alternative than secular counseling. Many years ago, as I headed to an ACBC conference in Californ ..read more
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Equipping Spanish Speakers with Biblical Counseling
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by BCC Staff
1M ago
Written by BCC Spanish Training Coordinator Esther St. John I remember the excitement of attending my first seminary course in biblical counseling. Originally from Honduras, I had already completed an undergraduate psychology degree from a college back home. I figured this biblical counseling class would build on the foundation of the secular psychology I had learned. What I came to realize was the faulty foundations of secular psychology and the firm foundation of biblical counseling. The Need for Spanish Biblical Counseling Training That first biblical counseling course impacted me deeply. S ..read more
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Understanding the Need for Culturally Aware Biblical Counseling
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by Dr. Tim Allchin
1M ago
The southern preacher powerfully concluded his sermon on marriage, “Nearly every marriage problem I see in my office is a failure of married couples to ‘leave and cleave’ – and ignoring this biblical principle simply ends in disaster.” It shook up my counselee because he listened carefully and took complete notes. The preacher even created a “warning checklist” – “living with your parents” or “having your parents pay your bills” were definite warning signs of a failure to “leave and cleave.” He wanted to know my opinion because it was concerning to him that he was disobedient to God’s Word. Tw ..read more
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Christmas Hope for Heavy Hearts
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by Dr. Tim Allchin
3M ago
Many entered 2023 with optimism that a hard season of suffering was behind them and that better days were ahead. For some, this optimism was centered on personal concerns, perhaps in your own family or your soul. For others, it was for matters of global concern, that the dangers of plagues and politics seemed to be moving in a better direction. Looking around at the reality during year-end, many could easily conclude that this year is ending heavier than it started. Heaviness is undoubtedly how Mary and Joseph felt on their passage to Bethlehem. Heavy because of the physical exhaustion of preg ..read more
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Three Biblical Imperatives for Thanksgiving
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by BCC Staff
4M ago
Written by BCC Counselor Joel Bradshaw “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) In these three simple commands, Paul was directing the church at Thessalonica regarding their relationships with one another. Ever practical, the apostle gave them things not only to start but also to stop. In the previous verses 13 and 14, Paul challenged not only their doing but also their being. The Thessalonians were to be at peace with each other and also patient with each other. How th ..read more
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Responding to What We Can and Cannot Control
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by BCC Staff
5M ago
Written by BCC Counselor Joel Bradshaw “Oh my goodness, is everyone OK?” I asked this question immediately to my family. “I’m sorry,” I said this one to my wife. I had been driving my wife and kids downstate to Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving and had made a hasty lane change without looking first. I thus collided our family car into a very large semi-truck. The momentum carried our little sedan crashing into the concrete portion of a toll booth lane. We were soon stuck on the side of the interstate waiting for both a taxi and also a tow truck. I needed to continually respond to the situation ..read more
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[Testimony] Why I Became a Biblical Counselor
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by BCC Staff
6M ago
Written by BCC Counselor Sheri Ho A few years ago, God guided me along a narrow path in my journey with Him, where I encountered crushing pain and grief. Through this path, I found healing and joy in Christ, experiences I wouldn’t have encountered through any other means. Looking back, I believe God has uniquely and graciously shaped me for the role of a counselor. My Story My sweet experience of being counseled biblically started many years ago when I was a new believer. I grappled with various issues at different times. My mentors prayed, counseled, challenged, and supported me during times ..read more
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Don’t Let Work Become Your World
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by BCC Staff
8M ago
This article is written by BCC Counselor Theron St. John as part of our mini-series on biblical wisdom for the workplace. Late nights finishing projects. Work calls taken during vacation. Emails answered while spending time with the family. This described the life of Charlie. Driven by a desire to climb the corporate ladder, he put in the work beyond the 9-5. His colleagues noticed his work ethic and applauded him for it. Yet, the praises he received in his workplace were not repeated in his home. All the time he gave to his job became time taken away from his family. Charlie’s work had become ..read more
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Deciding to Stay or Leave a Job
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by BCC Staff
8M ago
This article is written by BCC Counselor Mark Johnson as part of our new series on work. In this series, our counselors share how we can think biblically about work and overcome the challenges it brings. “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose trust is the Lord.” (Jeremiah 17:7) We are often perplexed by the various decisions we encounter in life. We want to know: “Whom should I marry”, “Should I buy this car”, and “What about a house?” One of the most frequent questions is “How do I decide whether to stay or leave a job?” Let me briefly walk through some helpful concepts from a ..read more
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What Does the Bible Say About Work?
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by Dr. Tim Allchin
9M ago
This is the first article in our new series on work. In this series, our counselors are sharing how we can think biblically about work and overcome the challenges it brings. There is a lot of discussion right now about the future work. We’re regularly hearing about the new capabilities of A.I. and how that will impact the internet, education, jobs, and everyday life. We’ve also recently experienced a phenomenon called the “Great Resignation” where tens of millions of people quit their jobs in the years following the pandemic. Others have embraced “Quiet Quitting” where they essentially dare an ..read more
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