One of the greatest thrills that a parent can have is when their little one sees them, clearly recognizes them, and calls them by name. Another cool time is when they take their first step. The other day, I had lunch with a family where there were four generations in the room. It was very […]
The counselee who is lazy can come to us in a variety of ways. A mother might bring her teen won’t stop playing video games and make his bed. An out of work who can’t find work might ask for help. You might just come across a homeless guy sitting on the side of the […]
The question came the other day: How do you counsel someone who says they never pray? Well, a lot of my answer depends on why the person isn’t praying. So, I begin by asking questions. The first question is, “What do you think prayer is?” The word prayer isn’t a word that people, who aren’t Christians, use […]
For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. As it is written: “That You may be justified in Your words, And may overcome when You are judged.” (Romans 3:3–4) I was reading this passage […]
The only way to give up is to humble yourself and submit to God. He won’t let you give up in the non-Christian way. He won’t let you check out and run away. The “Hound of Heaven” will always be after you. He won’t let you go.
by Douglas Wilson Affliction can harden us, and affliction can melt us—just as heat hardens clay and melts wax. The same input can cause two completely different results. And you can see this in people. Some people who, when they go through hard times, get hard. Others go through difficulties and it only makes them […]
The Center for Biblical Counseling (CBC), a reformed and evangelical ministry, empowers God’s people to support, encourage, and disciple those facing life’s challenges through the ministry of the gospel.
