Dear doctor, behold the good things you possess at his hands rather than what you suffer. The balance is tipped immeasurably in favor of the former.” Letters of Spiritual Counsel, Martin Luther. P. 38.
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 […]
Whistling A Happy Tune
Hi Wilhemina, About your questions: One thing that might be helpful is for you to find some chapters and verses for what you’re being critical about. For example, you said you want to do everything for Jesus, but nothing you do is “good enough.” So, what does “good enough” mean? Does it mean that when […]
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: […]
Glory Spilling Into Creation
These “snap shots” that God gives us of Himself are much more than God accommodating Himself to human language. God isn’t using our understanding of servants to suggest that He is like a servant. No, God is theservant, thehusband, thefather, thebrother, and thefriend. Any resemblance in the created world is simply God’s glory spilling into creation and creatures. Whenever you […]
Why Are Some People Envious?
When he saw them come into the room, Bob hated John almost immediately. John came with Courtney: tall, blond, legs that went all the way down to the ground. On top of that, she was tan and had really nice teeth. What did John have, other than Courtney, that Bob didn’t? Bob had a really […]
Letter to a Friend in Grief
I just find grieving so unpredictable. Does it get easier? Today I awoke and went over to George’s dresser and opened the top drawer. I began to see items that I remember and the tears just flowed. I know you told me you lost your wife three years ago so I knew you could understand. […]
Delight Yourself In Abundance
“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is […]
A Different Attitude
I’m glad it helped you. I’m glad things are much better now. You’re saying all the right things in this note. Another thing I suggest you do is to think about everything in a positive way. As you read your Bible, notice the situations that God’s people are in when they are praising God, rejoicing in […]