Adultery and Counselling in the Local Church
This article speaks about the benefits of providing counselling within the context of the church when there has been marital unfaithfulness.
Biblical Counseling v. Secular Psychology
This article argues that genuine change (change of heart) can only be effected by biblical counselling, and not by the approach or the methods used in secular psychology.
Counseling with Jesus as the Hero
The goal in Christian counselling is to lead sinners and sufferers to exchange their false stories for the one true Story that Christ invites us to join. How do you achieve this in counselling? Stress the gospel and its implications, and counsel within the church.
Integrating Counselling and Discipleship in the Local Church
This article speaks to the importance of integrating discipleship and counselling in the local church. It lists three benefits of bringing the two together.
Counselling and the Heart of Christ
The parables of Luke 15 reveal the heart of Christ. This article calls for counselling to reflect such a heart by moving toward the messed up people in this life in order to demonstrate the love of Christ.
When People Can’t Listen
In pastoral counselling how do you deal with people who are not listening? Be patient, present, petitioning.
Counsel One Another with Good News
Gospel-centred counselling is what should characterize the ministry of believers to one another. This article explains that this counselling can only be found in the church because being rooted in Christ makes sense of the past, present, and future.
Five Portraits of Gospel-Centered Counselling
How does the gospel shape counselling? 1 Thessalonians 2 paints five portraits of a gospel-centered counselling.
The Wisdom of Shutting Our Mouths
This article explains the place of silence in conversation with another person, in a counselling setting or otherwise.
Proverbs 27:5-6 – Open Rebuke and Faithful Wounds
This article focuses on the counsel of Proverbs 27:5-6, and shows how a rebuke and wound brought by a friend is faithful and trustworthy. The author explains how this is beneficial in the sphere of counselling.
The Local Church is the Place for Biblical Counselling
Biblical counselling thrives when it is placed in the context of a local church. Why? This article explains that there are five advantages to making the church the place for biblical counselling.
Puritan Resources for Biblical Counseling
The Puritans can be of a great help to the biblical counsellor. This article explains how their understanding of sin and its workings and the call to fight sin in a biblical way can be of a great help in counselling.
Twelve Ways the Holy Spirit Energizes Discipleship Counseling
Without the work of the Holy Spirit, counselling will fail. Why? The article highlights twelve ways in which the Spirit energizes counselling.
Decisional Regeneration
The author discusses what is called "decisional regeneration," which refers to the simple requirement of a decision as proof that one is saved. The author notes the way that this method of evangelism has been applied with gross abuse in counselling, altar calls, and in preaching. Ultimately this teaching is traced to a theology that places the responsibility for salvation on man.
Take Note of This
Pastors are involved in counselling. How can you make sure that you make progress in your counselling sessions? This article suggests the practice of taking notes.
Counselling and the Sovereignty of God
Christian counselling can only be done by embracing the truth about God, and true hope in counselling can only be given by embracing the sovereignty of God. This article explains the relationship between counselling and God's sovereignty.
The Issue and the Relationship
Counselling must be done by identifying issues and how they relate to the relationships of those needing help. This article explains how a counsellor can offer such counselling.
Why Do We Pray?
This article discusses the reason for prayer and what that means for its role in pastoral care and counselling. It reflects on what prayer communicates about your beliefs, what you need to pray for, and how you may pray.
Are You Using That Proof Text Well ... Or Are You Proof-Texting?
When it comes to counselling or ministering to others, a lot of harm can be inflicted when you proof-text instead of using proof texts. The author outlines the difference, and advocates a use of Scripture that is sensitive to someone's life circumstances.
Idols of the Heart and "Vanity Fair"
Why is idolatry by far the most frequently discussed sin in the Bible? It is a problem of the heart, the chief object of God's concern since from the heart issues everything. Yet idolatry is also a social problem. This article considers the interplay between our hearts and the situation that surrounds us, and the implications this has for counselling issues.