It matters little, then, that God has caused you to be sick and bedridden inasmuch as he has also abundantly blessed you, chosen you, and rescued you from the darkness of the devil and the rabble of hell. Offer God Thanksgiving, give him the interest due him honestly, pay your vows. It is as Psalm […]
Comfort for the Addlepated
“I am sorry that God has heaped more sickness upon you, but I am certain that by God’s grace you are one of those rare birds who take the word of God very seriously and are faithful to the kingdom of Christ. I also know that your health and activity can be useful and comforting to […]
Examining Depression Part 3
Giving Hope You can see the first parts here and here. Text: “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author […]
Examining Depression Part 2
Overcoming Suffering Text: “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. […]
Examining Depression Part 1
Text: Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? (Ps. 42:5) You have taken my companions and loved ones from me; the darkness is my closest friend. (Ps. 88:18 NIV) When the sun rose, God appointed a scorching east wind, and the sun beat down on the head […]
Plotting the Course
Counseling Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Plotting the Course by Curtis Solomon [This article was taken from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.] Counseling someone who wrestles with the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress can be a long process. It is not a sprint or even a marathon. It is more like an orienteering or land navigation race. These races involve teams who […]
Examining Depression
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Transform: Biblical Counseling Conference
I recently attended and spoke at (one of the breakout sessions) a conference in Spokane, WA. The main speaker was Dr. Stuart Scott. His main topic was God’s Will and Biblical Decision Making. You can hear all the talks and see all the notes here. You can find my talk here. Topics of other talks include: Diagnosis: […]
The Bible Has Answers in Our Grief
By Steve Hemmeke This past Saturday 4 of my nephews and nieces were in a tragic and fatal car accident. My 22-year-old niece was driving and died of internal injuries, and my 13-year-old nephew has skull fractures and they still don’t know if he’ll make it. Another niece and nephew, younger, escaped with only bruises […]