Sometimes, maybe often, when presented with people and their problems, we are tempted to be sucked into the problem with them and to try to “help” them by resolving what we see right in front of us. But what we forget is that the problem is really a problem with their relationship with God. Sometimes […]
We put up another Podcast. You can find it here. You can also see it as a video here. This week Pastor Mike Lawyer talks about how to structure the first counseling session.
We put up another Podcast. You can find it here. Today we’re going to talk about what Nouthetic Counseling was/is and what Biblical Counseling is, why we changed the name, and why I like the change. I didn’t mention in the podcast a couple of books you might read if you want a much more detailed […]
We put up another Podcast. You can find it here. God is sovereign over everything that happens. Our choices are freely made, and God holds us responsible for them. The problems people are suffering through have their roots in either physical/medical things or sinful hearts or a combination of the two. Believing the Gospel means […]
Pastor Mike Lawyer talks about the topic of prayer: What is prayer, how to pray, what to pray for, and much more! Book recommendation: Prayer: Conversing with God by Rosalind Rinker You can listen to the podcast here, or watch the video here.
Years ago, when I was a pretty new Christian, our submarine was preparing to go on a “Northern run.” The plan was to rise early one morning, submerge off the coast of Norfolk, VA and 73 days later surface off Norfolk, VA. There were five or six Christians on board and 95, or so, others. […]
My daughter left for a short vacation early this morning. When I woke up, I remembered and thought, “She’ll be back soon.” Then it occurred to me that my wife was still gone…and isn’t coming back. Then I thought, “She’s gone on ahead.” First loneliness and then great joy. She’s gone on ahead. She just […]
By Lisa Leidenfrost We speak every day by our actions and words. But are we speaking the truth about God, or lies? It depends on what banner we are operating under when we speak. All of us operate under some kind of banner even when we are not aware of it. Everyone has presuppositions and […]
“Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. For we […]
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.
